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My dog hasn't pooped in days. What can I give to help her go?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 4 years and 9 months old | 6 lbs

My chihuahua hasn’t pooped in three days. What can I give her to make her go?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 1st, 2019

Hello. You can feed Nicky a tablespoon of canned pumpkin ( not pie filling ) with each meal. Try & get her to take in more fluids too, by offering broths or soup stock in addition to fresh water. If Nicky refuses to eat, is straining constantly to have a bowel movement or vomiting, please have her seen as soon as possible. If she is truly constipated, only your veterinarian will be able to help her. Hope all is well & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 22nd, 2019

    Yes, it does sound like something could be wrong with Bailey. Try putting a teaspoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) in her food. If she hasn't pooped by tomorrow morning, have her seen by a vet.

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