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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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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

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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    Answered By Rebecca, DVM

    Veterinarian

    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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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

    Veterinarian

    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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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

    Veterinarian

    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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