My spayed dog hasn't pooped since surgery. Is she constipated?

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Hi there, my female french bulldog was spayed on Wednesday and has not had a bowel movement since then. I have taken her out numerous times and she will urinate but that is it. She has been eating, so I am concerned. She is 1.5 years old. Should I be concerned? She has also been prescribed Tolfodene which she has been taking for the past three days. Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | spayed | 18 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is likely that Poppy does not want to poop because she would need to press and pressing might hurt still. I suggest you add some canned pumpkin to her food which will make the stool more voluminous and soft and easier to pass. If she does not have a bowel movement by Tuesday morning you should take her to your vet for an exam and an enema as she may be constipated.

My spayed dog hasn't pooped since surgery. Is she constipated?

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