My new 5-month-old puppy hasn't pooped in 24 hours. Should I worry?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I wouldn’t worry yet at just 36 hours. Some dogs are particular about their pooping habits. As long as she is eating, playful and not straining give her more time. If she can urinate in her own she can poop on her own. You can also call the person you got her from to double check what she did with them. Since you are seeing your vet tomorrow she should be fine. Have a good day!

Hello, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would not be concerned at this time. Sometimes a sudden change in environment can cause bowel movement irregularities. If Mia still has not had a BM by tomorrow, make sure to mention it to the vet. If she does, it is a good idea to collect in in a plastic bag so that they can use it to check for intestinal parasites, which are common in puppies. I usually recommend that you continue to feed the food she was on from the breeder to avoid digestive upset. Make sure she has access to clean, fresh water, which will help keep stools moist and easy to pass.

Most puppies will poop once or twice a day. Not pooping for 48 hours is concerning. Ensure that Bambi is on a healthy diet (canned and kibble puppy food) and do NOT feed bones(can cause constipation and many other health issues) or raw meat. If Bambi is still eating/drinking and running around and playing, just get her on a healthy diet and give her another 24 hours to poop. Long walks can help. If she hasn't pooped in another 24 hours I recommend a visit to the vet. Best of luck with Bambi!

I wouldn't be too concerned about not passing stool unless Bowie goes more than 24 hours without going, or seems in distress/ill (trying to go but can't, vomiting, not eating or drinking, lethargic, etc.) A play session and some running around may help encourage his bowels to get moving as well!

Puppies can sometimes become constipated especially when they are being bottle fed formula. If he otherwise seems comfortable and is eating well you could try diluting the formula with water 50:50 (remember to offer twice as much so he gets enough calories). If he still doesn't produce stool in the next 12-24 hours I would recommend seeing a veterinarian - he may need to have an enema or could have another medical problem that is making him constipated.

Blush may be a little nervous in her new surroundings still. Make sure you're giving her enough time outside, as puppies can get easily distracted and may take 20-30 minutes before they decide to go. Letting her out often will also help give her opportunities to go potty. Milk can cause diarrhea, so it is best avoided. If she still doesn't have a bowel movement after a day or so, or you see any signs of illness, straining to go without results, etc, then having your local vet take a look is best.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Congratulations on adopting Bella!!! If she is acting normally, most likely she has urinated and you didn't see her do it. I would think that if she was having some urinary issue you would notice some signs such as straining, licking her perineal area, possibly scooting. I would watch her closely and make sure she is not urinating in the house when no one is looking or make sure that where she lays, you don't find a urine soaked area. Good luck with Bella.