My puppy has stuck poop, tired, coughing, gurgling. Should I worry?

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Puppy had feces stuck to her anus from yesterday. This morning she wasn’t able to go to the toilet because of it, so I had to wet the area and try wipe it and then she was able to go eventually. I took a closer look and the area was inflamed and looked very painful. She’s been acting a bit strange all day now, more tired and weak than usual. She also keeps coughing up as if she’s going to vomit and also making weird gurgling noises. I assumed she was just feeling sore but now I’m worried? Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | spayed | 3 months and 24 days old | 2.425 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Mila! Was her bowel movement diarrhea? I would worry that the gagging or trying to vomit and acting more tired is because she has a GI problem (viral/bacteria, ate something gross, parvo, intestinal parasites, etc.) If she is coughing and the coughing ends in a gag or vomit motion then that isn't vomiting but coughing with a terminal retch. Causes of coughing are: Kennel cough or pneumonia which would be unrelated to the sore butt. If she is coughing, weak and lethargic and not eating then I would have her seen when your Vet opens for an exam. She is very tony at 2.5 lbs and could get sicker quickly. I wish you and Mila the best!

My puppy has stuck poop, tired, coughing, gurgling. Should I worry?

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