No Bowel Movement After Diarrhea and a Bland Diet: Is This Normal?
by nikki
(dallas, tx)
It's common for a dog to go a day or two without pooping after a bout of diarrhea. The bowel has emptied, and a bland diet of chicken and rice produces very little stool. On its own, that's usually not a worry in a puppy who is bright, eating and full of energy.
Some of what you describe does need your vet's attention, though: the eating of leaves and everything in sight, the repeated swallowing and air-licking (often a sign of nausea), and the earlier finding of dilated intestines. In a young dog who scavenges, a swallowed object is a real possibility. Given the earlier finding and the signs of nausea, call your vet now to discuss him rather than waiting. Go right away if he starts vomiting, stops eating, seems lethargic or has a painful belly, and act even faster on any of these signs if he hasn't finished his parvovirus vaccinations.
Our guide to dog constipation explains how to tell constipation from a blockage.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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