My dog hasn't pooped in two days, but acts normal. Is it constipation?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 13 lbs
My dog is acting normal but has not pooped in two days is this normal?
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Published on January 7th, 2017
It's not normal that Tinkerbell hasn't pooped in two days, and she could be constipated. Constipation can be caused by anal sac impaction, intestinal parasites, a foreign body, too little fiber in the diet, lack of exercise, or even tumors in the GI tract. I recommend giving her a tablespoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) mixed in with her food to see if that helps. If she is still constipated in 24-48 hours, she will need to see a vet as she will likely need a laxative or an enema. Your vet can diagnose the cause of the constipation as well.
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Published on July 18th, 2017
As long as Jax is feeling ok and not vomiting or straining to defecate I wouldn't worry too much. You can add a small amount of canned pumpkin to his food to increase his fiber intake which helps in many cases of constipation.
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Published on June 8th, 2019
I am sorry to hear about Lulu. If she is active and eating well and not vomiting, you can try giving her some canned pumpkin (a half teaspoon added to her food daily) or using a feline hairball laxative such as laxatone. If she still is not having bowel movements after a day or two or she has lethargy, vomiting, or decreased appetite then a vet visit is recommended. You can read more about constipation at https://www.petcoach.co/article/constipation-in-dogs-101-what-you-need-to-know/
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Published on June 3rd, 2019
I am sorry to hear about Rosie. If she is eating, not straining, not vomiting, not painful, and active you can try adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of canned pumpkin to her food twice a day to help aid in constipation. If this doesn't help or she does develop vomiting, decreased appetite, lethargy, or pain then a trip to the vet is recommended. Also exercise can help move things along so several long walks may be helpful. You can read more about constipation at https://www.petcoach.co/article/constipation-in-dogs-101-what-you-need-to-know/
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Published on February 2nd, 2018
Thanks for the question. If Jax ate a lot more than normal, he may have a bit of a belly ache. As long as he is not vomiting, or acting like he is trying to vomit, then I would give him overnight to see if he perks up. I would skip dinner if you haven't given it yet. Tomorrow, if he doesn't have a bowel movement, you can try giving him a couple tablespoons of canned pumpkin with a small amount of food. If he goes more than two days without a bowel movement, or starts vomiting or gagging, or isn't back to normal by Monday, then I would definitely seek veterinary attention. If he is acting worse at any time, don't wait those two days, and seek emergency care over the weekend. I hope Jax feels better soon.
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