My adopted senior chihuahua hasn't pooped. Is she constipated?

Question

I adopted a 12 yr old female chihuahua about a week ago. She was a rescue and was with a foster for a few weeks before I got her. The first night I brought her home, she had one big poop right before bed but since then the amount she is pooping is significantly less and as of this morning hasn't pooped in about 36 hours. Should I be worried? I'm feeding her Stella & Chewy grain-free stews. (She had most of her teeth extracted so she's on 100% soft food.). Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | spayed | 9 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It's hard to know if this is constipation or anxiety. I do recommend to transition her diet. Most vets do not recommend grain free diets unless a pets has a known grain allergy due to the potential link with heart disease. Some pets will also need a diet higher in fiber to keep them regular. The diet I recommend is Royal Canin. Most pets on this diet have good stool quality. Here is a link about constipation: https://www.petcoach.co/article/constipation-in-dogs-101-what-you-need-to-know/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My adopted senior chihuahua hasn't pooped. Is she constipated?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

What's the best way to feed my hamster when I'm going on a trip?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

Share