My dog hasn't urinated or defecated in 24 hours. I'm concerned.

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is not unusual for an animal to not have a BM every single day. A change in diet, stress, any mild upset can put a normal routine off. If Baby is otherwise normal, give her another day or so. If she is straining, lethargic, vomiting, or otherwise unwell, please talk to your regular vet at your earliest convenience. Take care.

Hi there! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! His current anorexia is likely why he has not been defecating. Anorexia for 3 days is concerning given the possible diseases that could be causing it such as pancreatitis, foreign body ingestion, inflammatory diseases, infectious diseases and even cancer, especially in an older dog. I highly recommend that you have Batista evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment of this. Diagnostic tests are likely to include bloodwork and abdominal radiographs though other tests may be recommended based on the physical examination findings. You may try to offer Batista a palatable diet including things like boiled chicken, ground beef and white rice to entice his appetite though it is extremely important to figure out what is causing it to be able to help him. Keep water available at all times to prevent dehydration. Good luck with your boy! Will keep my fingers crossed for a speedy recovery!

Hello and thank you for your question and reaching out to our consultation service. If your dog has not eaten in three days, this is something you should be very concerned about and should seek veterinary attention immediately. If your dog, however, is eating completely normal but has not defecated in three days, this is nothing to be worried about yet. As long as your dog continues to eat normally, drink normally, Urinating normally, and plays, it sometimes can take up to a week to have a bowel movement. But if at any point your dog starts to act or look sick, you need to go to the veterinarian soon as possible. I hope I’ve given you the information you needed. Thanks for your question

Excellent question. Some pets can go 48 hours before they have a bowel movement and this can be completely normal, as long as you don't notice your dog straining to defecate. If you see your pet straining to defecate, that can indicate your pet is constipated, and he should then be seen by your veterinarian as soon as possible to relieve this issue. Best of luck with your pet and I hope he goes soon!

I wouldn't be too worried just yet. This can happen with puppies and doesn't necessarily mean anything at this point in time. Keep an eye on him today and tonight and if he hasn't pooped or peed by tomorrow morning, then I would be worried. At that point, I would take him into the vet. Make sure he keeps eating and drinking. If he becomes very lethargic, starts vomiting, or stops eating or drinking before tomorrow morning, then I would rush him into a vet immediately. I hope this helps!

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Tyty's symptoms sound rather serious and can be an indication of certain cancers, infections, or even foreign bodies. I recommend having him seen by a vet as soon as possible - especially because he is having trouble urinating, which can result in build up of toxins in the body normally filtered by the kidneys. I am happy to answer any other questions you may have and hope all is well with your dog!

Hello and thank you very much for your question. I am jealous that you live in Australia. It seems great. As long as your poodle is eating, drinking, and playing normally, I would not be concerned yet. In fact, many older animals don’t have as many bowel movements daily as younger dogs do. I have even heard situations about completely normal animals not defecating for an entire week. But, If your pet has not defecated in another 48 hours, you may want to call the veterinarian just to see if they will prescribe a laxative or a fiber supplement to help the bowel movements along. If your dog, however, starts to feel lethargic or if they do not eat as much as they normally do, I encourage you to contact the veterinarian sooner than the 48 hour waiting period. I hope I have given a satisfying answer to your question. Have a great day.