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My dog had diarrhea, now no poop for days on bland diet. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 3 months old | 26 lbs

Hey whats wrong? My dog got diarrhea last tuesday but its been 3 days since she never poop since i introduce her to the bland diet, rice with boiled chicken breast meat without skin.

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 29th, 2018

If Agua had diarrhea and now has not defecated for a few days this can be completely normal. I would recommend if she is not straining or acting abnormally to monitor her. She was completely empty and now basically we are waiting for the food to go through her system. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

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    Published on June 29th, 2017

    Poor girl! I am so glad she is starting to feel better. Since she was having diarrhea, sometimes it can take a few days to build up another solid bowel movement since she probably "emptied" out while being sick. I would continue the small frequent meals of chicken and rice. If she doesn't continue to improve or worsens then I would take her to your vet for an exam and medications. Also when she is back to normal slowly transition her back to her regular food from the chicken and rice over a 5-7 day period. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

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    Published on May 20th, 2020

    Thank you for submitting your question regarding Zeke. If he is eating, drinking, no longer vomiting and has lots of energy, then it sounds like he is doing well. After an episode of gastrointestinal upset, GI transit time can be altered. It can take several days of eating normally before a bowel movement will pass. This is typically normal. I suspect that he will defecate today or tomorrow at the latest. If he stops eating, appears bloated or uncomfortable, then he will need to see his veterinarian again. I hope this information helps!

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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    Published on May 5th, 2017

    It is not uncommon for dogs to go several days between bowel movements while eating a bland diet after a period of diarrhea. Bland diets of boiled chicken and rice generate less "waste" and diarrhea generally leaves a relatively empty GI tract, causing the delay between normal bowel movements. Since Noya has not had further diarrhea, you can start to mix her normal dog food with the chicken and rice over another 5-7 days. As her normal diet is reintroduced, her stool frequency will likely return to normal.

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