My dog is sick and can't poop. Should I go to an emergency vet?

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My dog can't poop Get very sick Can't get a vet until Tuesday. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 50 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Depending on the length of time that has elapsed since his last bowel movement, and if he is actively straining to defecate, this may or may not be an emergency situation. Based on what you have written, you seem to think he's quite ill and in need of medical attention. While I appreciate you can't get to your regular vet until after the holiday weekend, it may be in his and your best interest to take him to the ER for an immediate work up. There are several different causes for inability to defecate including generalized constipation, some sort of obstruction / blockage, certain masses in / around the GI tract, organ enlargement elsewhere, prostatic enlargement, and some less common neurologic causes. A thorough diagnostic work up and physical exam will need to be performed before making a determination as to the root cause of Hunlee's issue. Hope this makes sense.

My dog is sick and can't poop. Should I go to an emergency vet?

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