My puppy has parvo and isn't having bowel movements. Is this normal?

Poor Shadow! I'm glad he's getting treatment from the vet, and I hope he does recover. It's normal that he won't eat, as he's feeling pretty sick, and it may take him some time to want to eat again. As for the bowel movements, if he's not eating, there will be nothing for him to pass at the moment. I did not see a question in your post, so if you do have a question, if you could please post again so that the experts can help you better, that would be appreciated :-)

If she's stopped having diarrhea, this is a good sign. I hope that she has some medication on board for nausea and vomiting - if not, your vet should be able to prescribe some for you to give at home. Normally, with parvo, the best sign of recovery is when they have gone 24 hours without any vomiting and are eating on their own - until then, you need to continue treatment with fluids and other supportive care.

I'm glad to hear that Ruger is recovering! Yes, it's normal for him to still be tired and sleepy at this point - he's been very sick for several days, and it will take time for him to get his energy back. It's very common for puppies to not have a bowel movement for a few days when they haven't been eating - if nothing is going in, then there's nothing there to come out :) Even though he's eating again now, it will take 2-3 days for any poop to be formed - so I wouldn't worry about this at all. He will poop when he's ready. The yelping means that his stomach is probably still a bit sore - this is to be expected, given the severity of his illness. It may take several more days for him to be completely back to normal, so be patient and give him time to recover.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would agree with your veterinarian. He is likely going to go to the bathroom soon. Oftentimes when a dog is recovering from having diarrhea, they stop defecating for a a day or two. That is not a big concern. I am so glad to hear that Leo is getting better! Keep up the good work!

Hello. It does sometimes take time for the gut to heal after a bad bout of Parvo, & 11 days of treatment says to me this was a tough one. Continue to fed Pluto, but you might want to switch to an intestinal diet or one made for sensitive stomachs & skin. I would try feeding pretty small amounts frequently, rather than 2-3 larger meals a day. Even a tablespoon or two every hour or so might be tolerated better. If your Pluto was not under the care of a vet for this, I would also be concerned about concurrent intestinal parasites, so a good deworming may be necessary. Take a sample into your vet for analysis & a recommendation if there are parasites present. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Alex. He needs to eat to have enough calories to support his immune system. Ask his veterinarian to prescribe anti-nausea medication. If the nausea can be stopped, his appetite should improve. I hope this information helps!

Most pets will begin showing signs of recovery after 4-5 days of starting treatment. It sounds like Celie is still not doing as well as expected and that is concerning. I recommend to have her examined again. Have her bloodwork checked to see if she is struggling with low blood protein levels or low platelet numbers. Some pets may need additional colloid fluids or a plasma transfusion. Your veterinarian may also need to do an x-ray to see if there is something else going on like an intestinal blockage. Celie should also be eating a bland diet. I recommend one of the prescription diets like Hill's i/d or Royal Canin gastrointestinal. She may need to be force fed (but only do so with your veterinarian's approval). If you do continue to feed her baby food, make sure there are no onions or garlic in the ingredients. If you cannot get food into her easily, she may need a feeding tube placed or other form of parenternal nutrition. It sounds like you are trying very hard. I can't say if she should be examined tonight or not since I can't examine her and don't know what condition she is in. If she is declining though, she should be examined tonight for sure. Definitely have her checked first thing tomorrow morning if she does not go in tonight. I hope this helps and that Celie starts to recover as expected.