My puppy (5 1/2 months) broke his leg (greenstick radius). Since his injury he has not used the bathroom at all. I take him out often and he just stares at us. The vet said that while he was sedated to have his cast put on, he had a bowel movement and urinated. Now, he is home and I know he has to go but he won't. Is this common? What can I do? Until the vet, he held it for almost 13 hours.
2007-07-12 15:05:25 · 4 answers · asked by Animal Lover 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
CALL THE VET! P L E A S E !!!
2007-07-12 15:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well he couldn't eat anything since the night before the surgery, so he probably doesn't have a whole lot in his system. So he might not shave to poo for a while, but I would expect him to have to urinate within a few hours or so. If you can just take him out and let him hang outside for a bit and he might get the urge to go. Just make sure he is eating and drinking and everything is coming out normally by morning. Give your vet a call in the morning just to make sure, and for peace of mind. Good luck. Im sorry your puppy has an ouchie!
2007-07-12 22:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by jeepiegurl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be worried. It's not normal for them to go a long time without doing that. You should contact your vet now and ask what to do. He obviously has to go.
2007-07-12 22:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by Bambi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is common. It is probably painful for him to get into position to go to the bathroom, so he'll try to hold it as long as possible. He'll have to go eventually, so keep trying--he'll go. Hopefully he is on a good pain medication for the next couple of weeks while healing takes place.
2007-07-12 22:20:34 · answer #4 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋