My dog hasn't pooped for several days but is eating. What to do?

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My 10 year old female Beagle seems to be constipated. She eats and drinks fine but I haven't noticed her having a bm for several days. What can I do? Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | unspayed | 10 years and 8 months old | 20 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Constipation in dogs is not common. It is common in cats. Usually when owners think their dogs are constipated they are actually having diarrhea. The few times I've seen true constipation in dogs it's after eating a bone and the stool is hard from bone particles or in intact make dogs with perineal hernias. If it has been several days with out stool I would take Abby to the vet to perform a physical exam, a rectal exam and possibly a belly X-ray. Usually when an animal is constipated they have a decrease appetite, they strain to defecate and sometimes vomit. You can try canned pumpkin 1 tablespoon with each meal. Also try a nice long walk to get things moving. I hope this helps. Good luck!

My dog hasn't pooped for several days but is eating. What to do?

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