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My dog just had puppies, isn't pooping, and has bad gas. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 1 month old | 9 lbs

My female dog just deliver 2 puppies two days ago. She's been eating very well and drinking water constantly. She's urinated a lot. But has not pooped. She has been letting out very stinky gases. Should I be worried?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 19th, 2017

Poor Lilly. Her increased urination and drinking constantly could indicate a mild infection or a urinary track infection. I would recommend taking her into your veterinarian for a urinalysis and proper exam to make sure everything is OK. She may need a short course of antibiotics to get her back to normal. Her not pooping can be normal, as long as she isn't straining to defecate.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    I'd be concerned as it's not normal that she isn't pooping. You can try giving her a tablespoon of canned pumpkin puree mixed in with her food to see if that helps. If she still isn't pooping tomorrow, I would have Lilly and her puppies seen by the vet.

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