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My 8-week-old puppy hasn't pooped today. Is this normal for puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 1 day old | 4 lbs

My 8 week old puppy hasn't pooped today

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 23rd, 2019

I wouldn't be too concerned about not passing stool unless Bowie goes more than 24 hours without going, or seems in distress/ill (trying to go but can't, vomiting, not eating or drinking, lethargic, etc.) A play session and some running around may help encourage his bowels to get moving as well!

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