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My senior dog had diarrhea/vomiting, now hasn't pooped. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | English Springer Spaniel | Female | spayed | 56 lbs

my 14 year old springer spaniel takes epilepsy medication after a fit 6 months ago and since then everything has been fine... two nights ago she had diarrhoea and vomiting and has not pooped since. Today she has been outside playing with her ball and rolling in the snow but no sign of a poop,. I am really starting to worry, help.

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 12th, 2020

Hello. You can offer Maggie 2 tablespoons of canned pumpkin ( not pie filling ) twice a day. This is a very safe laxative. If she does not produce a stool in another 24-36 hours, or she seems bloated, starts vomiting or stops eating, please have her evaluated by your veterinarian. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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