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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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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

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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