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Dog had diarrhea, bland diet. No poop in a day. Should I give pumpkin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 1 month old | 36 lbs

My dog had diarrhea so I started him on a bland diet of white rice and a very small amount of chicken. Should I be worried that he hasn't had a bowel movement in 24 hrs? Are there any other things I should give him? Pumpkin?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 4th, 2018

As long as Benny isn't straining or attempting to defecate without producing stool I wouldn't worry about lack of defecation. Sometimes after diarrhea resolves things can slow down through the gastrointestinal tract and it can take several days to resume a normal frequency of defecation. Sometimes adding fiber to the diet such as canned pumpkin can help with diarrhea, but since Benny hasn't had diarrhea in the past 24 hours I would simply continue the chicken and rice and begin a gradual transition to his usual diet in a day or two. If he goes more than three days without defecating I'd recommend seeing your vet.

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    Answered By Susan England-Foster

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    Published on September 9th, 2017

    I am happy Ziggy is feeling better. After a rough case of diarrhea it can take a few days for ziggy to poop again. This is because poop has to form in the colon again. I would continue with the bland diet for a few more days. If ziggy ever acts uncomfortable or bloated I would recommend taking him back to the vet but for now I would continue to monitor him at home. hope that helps!

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