Dog not pooping & restless after anal gland surgery. Is this normal?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Shyla. You can continue to add water to her dry kibble. Offering canned food will increase her moisture content as well. A tablespoon of canned pumpkin can be used as well for the extra fiber to help with bowel movements. I hope this information helps!

I am not sure what medications you are specifically referring to; however generally speaking most antibiotics don't cause constipation; however Tramadol (opiate pain medication) can cause constipation in some cases. I am sorry to hear that Dakota has pyometra. She will need surgery to remove the infected uterus. Until then she will likely not remain stable and happy, and continue to wax and wane with her activity level. I hope you can get her treated soon and back to her normal self. Best wishes.

What a sweet face! You do not need to stop giving either of the medications. Both are safe for him to receive right up to the day of surgery. Hold off on giving the them the morning of surgery unless your vet instructed otherwise. Its ok for him to only have had one small bowel movement in the past 24 hours. As long as he isn't straining to poop, he's eating some and he seems comfortable, you're good! Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.

It's possible he is still in pain and is reluctant to defecate. It's also possible a medication may have caused constipation. I recommend to call the clinic and tell them what is happening. They may recommend a stool softner or a change in medication. Here is a link about pumpkin and taking him for a walk may also help. https://www.petcoach.co/article/constipation-in-dogs-101-what-you-need-to-know/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello, I'm sorry to hear about Simba's anal gland abscess. If he is eating well, behaving normally, and the stool he has passed is normal, then this may be a normal part of his healing. Antibiotics can cause mild changes in the gastrointestinal system. The pain of the abscess can also make pets hold their stool for longer during their healing period. If he is acting poorly, not eating well, and is experiencing other signs such as vomiting or diarrhea, this would warrant a recheck with your veterinarian today. I hope this is helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

That should not be a problem. The only risk is that Tramadol won't be effective. I would recommend to have Gum Gum checked if the signs (pain and inappetence) are not getting any better in the next 12-24hours.

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Trinni may have irritation arpund the anus from soft stook sitting on the skin. I would make sure to clean the butt area well to prevent further irritation. If you notice any swelling under the tale, I would have his glands checked for infection by the vet. For the soft stool, I would recommend a bland diet as outlined below. Glandex is a supplement that can help reduce anal glands problems, so I would recommend starting this product if his glands have problems on a regular basis. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. GENERAL INFORMATION A bland diet is a diet that is soft and highly digestible. It is low in fiber, fat and protein and is high in carbohydrates. Bland diets are generally composed of a single carbohydrate source and a single lean protein source. The most common bland diet is boiled rice and boiled lean chicken breast, without skin and bones. Since bland diets are low in fiber, stool production slows and defecation is less frequent. Bland diets are fed to rest the gastric system and to help promote normal stool formation. Animals that are physically sick should not be fed bland diets as a method of treatment. PRIOR TO FEEDING A BLAND DIET Pets should be fasted for 12 to 24 hours. Young animals should not be fasted for more than 12 hours. Fasting will allow the intestinal system to relax and minimize acid secretions that may irritate and inflame the intestinal lining. During the fast small amounts of water or ice chips may be provided. Never fast a sick animal, it may cause disease progression and death. BASIC BOILED RICE AND CHICKEN BLAND DIET RECIPE CARBOHYDRATE SOURCE: Boiled white rice LEAN PROTEIN SOURCE: Chicken breast, no skin and bones BOILED RICE: 1 part white rice with 3 parts water boiled for 20 – 25 minutes or until the rice is easily crushed. BOILED CHICKEN: De-fat chicken breast and boil in water for 10 – 15 minutes or until the chicken meat is easily pulled apart and cooked all way through. MIXING INSTRUCTIONS: Finely chop the lean protein and mix 2 cups carbohydrate source and ½ cup lean protein source. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Bland diets can be premade and stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 48 hours. The bland diet can be cooked in a batch and frozen in feeding sized portions to minimize preparation time. Thaw and warm the frozen diet prior to feeding. PERMITTED LEAN PROTEIN SUBSTITUTIONS Pork loin, egg whites, low fat cottage cheese. 7% low fat hamburger, plain low fat yogurt. PERMITTED CARBOHYDRATE SUBSTITUTIONS Boiled potatoes, boiled spaghetti, Minute rice. PERMITTED COMMERCIAL BLAND DIETS Science Prescription Diet I/D, Eukanuba Veterinary Diet Low Residue, Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Intestinal HE. FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS Estimate 25% of your animal’s diet and feed that amount of the bland diet every 6 – 8 hours. Smaller animals will require less and larger animals will require more adhering to the same carbohydrate to lean protein source ratio. The bland diet should be fed for 4 -5 days with no treats or other food sources until stools are firm. TRANSITION BACK TO A NORMAL DIET Never transition back to a regular diet rapidly. Transition back to the regular diet over a 1 week period. Start by adding 25% of the regular diet to 75% of the bland diet and feed that combination for 2 days. If stools continue to be firm then continue substituting the regular diet in 25% increments and feeding the combination in 2 day time intervals until the diet is 100% regular diet. Minimize treats for 1 week after moving the diet back to 100% regular diet.