My lemur hasn't pooped for days after dog bite, even with lactulose?

I agree with your vet and would not be overly worried. They can easily go days to a week without pooping and it is not a problem. I guess while she was sick she didn't eat much so she may not have much to poop out. You can give the Zymopet but it is more for gas and not constipation. My recommendation is that you feed here some high fiber foods for the next few days to help get her intestinal tract moving and to bulk up the stools - whole wheat bread, chickpeas, rice, sweet potatoes, etc. Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can always opt for a private consultation where we can chat back and forth. That way you can ask as many questions as you'd like. Best wishes.

It is not entirely clear from your post whether Chase has had diarrhea or if you are concerned he is constipated. If he has been having diarrhea for the past three days you should consider seeing your veterinarian. There are many, many potential causes ranging from stomach upset, eating non-food items, to intestinal parasites or even more serious diseases. Your veterinarian might recommend testing a stool sample to start, and depending on Chase's physical exam may then recommend prescription treatments. I would continue with the bland diet until he can be examined and make sure he has access to plenty of water. I typically don't get too concerned about a lack of bowel movements unless a dog is straining without producing stool. That being said it is a little concerning that Chase's appetite is decreased so if this behavior continues or you are concerned he is straining and may be constipated you should again see your vet. He could have ingested a foreign object causing constipation or might have electrolyte changes that lead to decreased motility in the bowel. I hope this answers your question - feel free to repost and clarify if necessary!

I am very sorry to hear that Lelani has been so unwell. It sounds as though she is on a great treatment Plan. It can be normal for some constipation to follow a gastrointestinal upset. I would continue to monitor her at home for a few hours. If by the end of the day she still hasn't had a bowel movement, or if she seems in pain or lethargic I Would take her back into the veterinarian. The concern is for a foegein body obstruction. But because she seems happy and active it is less likely.

Hi and good morning! Thank you for your question. If he has gone 3 days or more with no bowel movement, then I'd bring him into your veterinarian to check him out. He could have a blockage or a neurological issue causing dysfunction of the nerves innervating his colon, a GI tumor or kidney dysfunction causing a dehydrated colon. Keep an eye on him and keep feeding a high fiber diet as you have been. Hope he passes stool soon!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Neptune. If he was fasted for 24 hours, it will take some time for him to have a bowel movement again. It is not surprising that he has not gone yet. Usually after eating normally again for 24-48 hours, he will have a bowel movement. If he is acting normal and not vomiting, then it should be fine to monitor him. If he is acting ill or if he is unable to urinate, he needs to be seen by a veterinarian right away. I hope this information helps!

Some pain medications can cause constipation and decreased appetite. You should discuss this possibility with your vet. The vet may also want to examine Bella to determine the level of her constipation. She may need a mild laxative for a few days to make it easier for her to have a bowel movement.

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.