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My dog ate rib meat and had diarrhea. When will he poop again?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 4 years and 2 months old | 72 lbs

Hello, dog ate a piece of rib meat on Friday/Saturday. Had watery diarrhea Sunday and Monday. Tuesday in am had a little and then stopped. Dog is BAR temp has remained between around 100.7. Eating a bland diet since Sunday and drinking water normally. Want to know when I should hope he poops dog has been on advita once a day since Sunday. and metro twice a day since Monday

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 25th, 2020

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Poe. You can see a period of not pooping after having diarrhea. It may take 24-48 hours before he poops again, sometimes longer. Given that he is eating and drinking, I would not be too worried just yet. If he hasn't pooped after 72 hours, then I would have him checked out by a vet. I hope this helps.

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