My puppy was neutered yesterday. Is Rimadyl causing his constipation?

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Hi there, My blind/deaf puppy was neutered yesterday. He's been eating fine and on a prescription for Carprofen (Rimadyl) for pain as he has an incision on his abdomen and scrotum. Since bringing him home from the procedure, he hasn't has a bowel movement. We've been feeding him his normal meals which have never caused an issue for him. Could the RX be constipating him? Appreciate your feedback! Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 5 months and 18 days old | 26 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes, constipation can be a side effect of Rimadyl. I would let your vet know that you are seeing this side effect in Seymour, and you can also give him a tablespoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) mixed in with his food to see if that helps with the constipation.

My puppy was neutered yesterday. Is Rimadyl causing his constipation?

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