My dog hasn't pooped 3 days after spay. Should I be concerned?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 3 years and 5 months old | 64.3 lbs
My dog got spayed 3 days ago and she hasn’t pooped. She is already eating and drinking water but she is only peeing. Is there something wrong?
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Published on June 29th, 2019
It could be there is something wrong. Give Lilo a tablespoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) with her food to see if that helps. Also try feeding her canned food and adding water to it. If it does not, have her seen by a vet in the morning. Best of luck.
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Published on October 21st, 2018
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.
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