I am dogsitting a Corgi and she has not pooped since Saturday (today is Thursday). Is this normal?
She is still eating, is energetic, and her belly doesn't feel tight or distended. Everytime I take her out for a walk (3 times a day), all she does is pee. I have not found any poop in the house anywhere.
2007-12-27 04:55:00 · 11 answers · asked by Wayner 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
More...It could be a possibility that she is "recycling". It may also be that she is missing her owners or whatnot. Or that it's really cold outside and she just doesn't want to stay in the cold to poo.
I've called the owners to see if this is normal. I'm going to try the pumpkin.
2007-12-27 05:53:43 · update #1
No, that's not normal at all- Most dogs have a bowel movement twice a day. She is constipated and it needs to be treated immediately or she could actually die from intestinal blockage.
Try giving her some canned pumpkin filling/puree (they sell it at every grocery store) and it should make her have a bowel movement within an hour; however, if not, you must take her to the vet immediately. Since it's been 5 whole days, I'd skip the at home remedy and take her straight to the vet.
2007-12-27 04:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by Madison 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Look in the hole..maybe there is an obstruction of some kind.
You'll probably get a call from the owner in a couple of weeks asking you why the Corgi was allowed to poop in the closet, so you might want to look around the house.
Update: Just curious, has he pooped yet?
2007-12-27 05:07:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
5 days is excessive. Call the owners and ask what to do.
Sidenote: We were dog sitting for a lab mix who did the same thing, but only for 3 days. He was a rescue and refused to eat while his owners were gone--I believe he was afraid his food wouldn't be replenished, and that he was saving it for when he really needed it. We were told of this prior to our sitting for him, but five days is really a long time. Stress could also be a factor, but whatever the reason, he needs to poop so call the owners and find the vets number.
2007-12-27 05:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by belle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She needs to be seen by a vet. Call her owner, get the name of the vet and get her in!
2007-12-27 04:59:10 · answer #4 · answered by Yo LO! Aussie Grins 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This might be normal for her.
If you are still concerned, give her up to a tablespoon of pure canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2007-12-27 05:05:16 · answer #5 · answered by Winnie the Corgi © 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No this is not normal and would be best if a vet was notified.
It could be constipation or could be an obstruction.
2007-12-27 05:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No he\she loves you maybe you just teased him\her so what you can do is just tell her stop then pick him\ her up and rub there tummy.
2016-04-11 03:16:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your Vet, because she could be constipated and not showing any signs.
2007-12-27 04:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by galloping.greys 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
give her some pumpkin with her wet food, this worked great with my cat and my neighbors dog!
2007-12-27 05:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by Kristi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think u should take him to the vet!!!
2007-12-27 05:02:06 · answer #10 · answered by jzuke98 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋