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Why won't my dog poop after taking anti-diarrheal medicine?

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Sometimes a dog will not "go" for 24 - 48 hours after anti-diarrheal medications have been started. Think of it like this: the system was essentially empty due .


How long can a dog go without pooping after diarrhea?

As long as he is eating and drinking and feeling good, I would not immediately panic. I do often see dogs recovering from diarrhea go as much as 48 - 72 hours before having a bowel movement. If it's longer than this, or if he's not feeling well, get him rechecked immediately.

How do I get my dog to poop after diarrhea?

Serve simple, bland food after fasting. Plain boiled chicken with cooked rice or pasta and probiotics mixed in is a good option. As your dog's stool begins to normalize, you can gradually reintroduce their regular diet. A couple of tablespoons of plain, unsweetened pumpkin can also help firm up your dog's stool.

Can a dog get constipated after having diarrhea?

Your dog may be constipated if it is passing blood in the stool. A constipated dog can also strain so hard that it will pass blood without the stool. That's likely because the straining has caused small blood vessels to break and leak liquid. This also happens in dogs that have bloody diarrhea.

How long can a dog go without pooping?

Dogs can go 12-24 hours without pooping, but once your dog hasn't pooped for 48-72 hours, it becomes potentially dangerous and you should look into methods to make him poop or consult a vet for constipation. What is this? A dog's normal pooping schedule should be once or twice a day.

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