{"id":6539,"date":"2023-07-16T16:30:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T16:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/"},"modified":"2023-07-15T12:04:36","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T12:04:36","slug":"how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/","title":{"rendered":"How long can a 3 week old puppy go without pooping?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_long_can_a_3_week_old_puppy_go_without_pooping\" title=\"How long can a 3 week old puppy go without pooping?\">How long can a 3 week old puppy go without pooping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_3_week_old_puppy_is_constipated\" title=\"How do I know if my 3 week old puppy is constipated?\">How do I know if my 3 week old puppy is constipated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#What_should_3_week_old_puppy_poop_look_like\" title=\"What should 3 week old puppy poop look like?\">What should 3 week old puppy poop look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_many_times_should_a_3_week_old_puppy_poop\" title=\"How many times should a 3 week old puppy poop?\">How many times should a 3 week old puppy poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_3_week_old_puppy_not_to_poop\" title=\"Is it normal for a 3 week old puppy not to poop?\">Is it normal for a 3 week old puppy not to poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_long_can_puppies_go_without_pooping\" title=\"How long can puppies go without pooping?\">How long can puppies go without pooping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#What_can_I_give_a_3_week_old_puppy_for_constipation\" title=\"What can I give a 3 week old puppy for constipation?\">What can I give a 3 week old puppy for constipation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#What_are_the_signs_of_a_constipated_puppy\" title=\"What are the signs of a constipated puppy?\">What are the signs of a constipated puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_do_you_Unconstipate_a_newborn_puppy\" title=\"How do you Unconstipate a newborn puppy?\">How do you Unconstipate a newborn puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#What_is_normal_poop_for_a_3_week_old_puppy\" title=\"What is normal poop for a 3 week old puppy?\">What is normal poop for a 3 week old puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#Do_3_week_old_puppies_have_diarrhea\" title=\"Do 3 week old puppies have diarrhea?\">Do 3 week old puppies have diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#What_does_unhealthy_puppy_poop_look_like\" title=\"What does unhealthy puppy poop look like?\">What does unhealthy puppy poop look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_soft_stool\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to have soft stool?\">Is it normal for puppies to have soft stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_many_times_a_day_should_puppies_poop\" title=\"How many times a day should puppies poop?\">How many times a day should puppies poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_often_should_3_week_old_puppies_poop\" title=\"How often should 3 week old puppies poop?\">How often should 3 week old puppies poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_can_I_help_my_3_week_old_puppy_poop\" title=\"How can I help my 3 week old puppy poop?\">How can I help my 3 week old puppy poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_long_is_too_long_for_a_puppy_not_to_poop\" title=\"How long is too long for a puppy not to poop?\">How long is too long for a puppy not to poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#What_to_do_if_a_puppy_is_not_pooping\" title=\"What to do if a puppy is not pooping?\">What to do if a puppy is not pooping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#Should_I_be_worried_if_my_puppy_hasnt_pooped\" title=\"Should I be worried if my puppy hasn&#8217;t pooped?\">Should I be worried if my puppy hasn&#8217;t pooped?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_do_you_stimulate_a_puppy_to_poop\" title=\"How do you stimulate a puppy to poop?\">How do you stimulate a puppy to poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_can_I_help_my_3_week_old_puppy_with_constipation\" title=\"How can I help my 3 week old puppy with constipation?\">How can I help my 3 week old puppy with constipation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#What_can_I_give_my_constipated_puppy\" title=\"What can I give my constipated puppy?\">What can I give my constipated puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_do_you_treat_a_constipated_puppy\" title=\"How do you treat a constipated puppy?\">How do you treat a constipated puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#How_do_you_tell_if_my_dog_is_constipated_or_has_a_blockage\" title=\"How do you tell if my dog is constipated or has a blockage?\">How do you tell if my dog is constipated or has a blockage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-3-week-old-puppy-go-without-pooping\/#What_can_you_give_a_newborn_puppy_for_constipation\" title=\"What can you give a newborn puppy for constipation?\">What can you give a newborn puppy for constipation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_3_week_old_puppy_go_without_pooping\"><\/span>How long can a 3 week old puppy go without pooping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can a puppy hold its poop? Generally speaking, puppies can control their bladder and bowel movements for about <b>one hour per month of age. So, if your pup is four months old, they should be able to hold their feces for about four hours. Some breeders prefer the month-plus-one rule.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_3_week_old_puppy_is_constipated\"><\/span>How do I know if my 3 week old puppy is constipated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stools should be formed, <b>light brown with a yellowseedy appearance. Urine color should be assessed on a cotton ball at least once daily to monitor for adequate nursing and dehydration. The urine should be pale yellow in color. If the urine is darker yellow in color, this signifies dehydration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_3_week_old_puppy_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What should 3 week old puppy poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can go <b>12-24 hours without pooping, but once your dog hasn&#8217;t pooped for 48-72 hours, it becomes potentially dangerous and you should look into methods to make him poop or consult a vet for constipation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_should_a_3_week_old_puppy_poop\"><\/span>How many times should a 3 week old puppy poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compared to newborn puppies that need to eat every two (2) hours, 3 week old puppies can now eat every four (4) hours. This means your 3 week old puppies should poop <b>four (4) to five (5) times a day. If you have a 3 week old puppy, here&#8217;s what the feeding and pooping schedule may look like.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_3_week_old_puppy_not_to_poop\"><\/span>Is it normal for a 3 week old puppy not to poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Newborn pups have digestive systems that are still getting used to being used, so they aren&#8217;t able to urinate or defecate without a bit of help. The mommy dog is usually on the ball about taking care of her little ones&#8217; needs. She licks their private areas to stimulate the pooping and peeing action.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_puppies_go_without_pooping\"><\/span>How long can puppies go without pooping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can go <b>12-24 hours without pooping, but once your dog hasn&#8217;t pooped for 48-72 hours, it becomes potentially dangerous and you should look into methods to make him poop or consult a vet for constipation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_a_3_week_old_puppy_for_constipation\"><\/span>What can I give a 3 week old puppy for constipation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If they are constipated, stimulate stool passage by rubbing the rectal area with a warm wet cotton ball and give a few drops of <b>Karo syrup orally. Pediatric simethicone drops can be used under veterinary direction if excess gas is noted.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_a_constipated_puppy\"><\/span>What are the signs of a constipated puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of dog constipation include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lack of defecation for a few days.<\/li>\n<li>Hard, pebble-like stool.<\/li>\n<li>Straining without producing much stool.<\/li>\n<li>Discomfort.<\/li>\n<li>Painful defecation.<\/li>\n<li>Difficult defecation.<\/li>\n<li>Mucus with stool.<\/li>\n<li>Bloody stool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>10-Feb-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_Unconstipate_a_newborn_puppy\"><\/span>How do you Unconstipate a newborn puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can a puppy hold its poop? Generally speaking, puppies can control their bladder and bowel movements for about <b>one hour per month of age. So, if your pup is four months old, they should be able to hold their feces for about four hours. Some breeders prefer the month-plus-one rule.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_normal_poop_for_a_3_week_old_puppy\"><\/span>What is normal poop for a 3 week old puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How often 3 week old puppies poop depends on how often they eat. Compared to newborn puppies that need to eat every two (2) hours, 3 week old puppies can now eat every four (4) hours. This means your 3 week old puppies should poop <b>four (4) to five (5) times a day<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_3_week_old_puppies_have_diarrhea\"><\/span>Do 3 week old puppies have diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Young puppies are prone to parasites. Whether they are born with parasites or pick them up from the environment, parasites like roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, coccidia, and giardia all <b>cause diarrhea in puppies and all require veterinary attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_unhealthy_puppy_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What does unhealthy puppy poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>unhealthy based on color. Brown: A healthy pup&#8217;s bowel movements should be chocolate brown in color. Green: Green stool could indicate that your dog is eating grass, perhaps to soothe an upset stomach. <b>Black or maroon: This could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach or the small intestines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_soft_stool\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to have soft stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Soft stool can be normal in healthy puppies, but if a puppy that normally has firmer stool starts having soft stool monitor the change for 24 hours. If the soft stool continues for more than 24 hours or becomes diarrhea contact your advisor or area coordinator and start fasting the pup.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_a_day_should_puppies_poop\"><\/span>How many times a day should puppies poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can a puppy hold its poop? Generally speaking, puppies can control their bladder and bowel movements for about <b>one hour per month of age. So, if your pup is four months old, they should be able to hold their feces for about four hours. Some breeders prefer the month-plus-one rule.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_3_week_old_puppies_poop\"><\/span>How often should 3 week old puppies poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compared to newborn puppies that need to eat every two (2) hours, 3 week old puppies can now eat every four (4) hours. This means your 3 week old puppies should poop <b>four (4) to five (5) times a day. If you have a 3 week old puppy, here&#8217;s what the feeding and pooping schedule may look like.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_3_week_old_puppy_poop\"><\/span>How can I help my 3 week old puppy poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can a puppy hold its poop? Generally speaking, puppies can control their bladder and bowel movements for about <b>one hour per month of age. So, if your pup is four months old, they should be able to hold their feces for about four hours. Some breeders prefer the month-plus-one rule.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_too_long_for_a_puppy_not_to_poop\"><\/span>How long is too long for a puppy not to poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some pups poop after each meal, and the frequency is based on the number of meals a dog has in a day. If your dog skips a day occasionally, it&#8217;s not cause for concern, especially if the poop looks normal. After <b>48-72 hours without a bowel movement, however, it&#8217;s time to call your vet, writes Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_a_puppy_is_not_pooping\"><\/span>What to do if a puppy is not pooping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Simple dog constipation treatments often include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Canned pumpkin.<\/li>\n<li>Bran cereal.<\/li>\n<li>Metamucil, Siblin, or a similar product.<\/li>\n<li>Canned dog food to increase moisture.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Extra water.<\/li>\n<li>Enemas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>10-Feb-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_if_my_puppy_hasnt_pooped\"><\/span>Should I be worried if my puppy hasn&#8217;t pooped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can sometimes hold their poop for a while. <b>If you don&#8217;t see your dog poop for 24 hours, don&#8217;t panic, but do keep an eye on him. If he goes over 48 hours without pooping, he may be constipated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stimulate_a_puppy_to_poop\"><\/span>How do you stimulate a puppy to poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the first 2 weeks of life, after feeding, the pups should be stimulated to urinate and defecate by <b>rubbing the area between the back legs with a warm wet cotton ball. This simulates the mother&#8217;s clean-up efforts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_3_week_old_puppy_with_constipation\"><\/span>How can I help my 3 week old puppy with constipation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long can a puppy hold its poop? Generally speaking, puppies can control their bladder and bowel movements for about <b>one hour per month of age. So, if your pup is four months old, they should be able to hold their feces for about four hours. Some breeders prefer the month-plus-one rule.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_constipated_puppy\"><\/span>What can I give my constipated puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed Your Dog <b>Canned Pumpkin<\/b> One of the easiest and most common at-home treatments for constipation in dogs is to feed them some canned pumpkin. Pumpkin is a high-fiber food and is perfectly safe for a dog to ingest, as long as nothing else has been added to it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_constipated_puppy\"><\/span>How do you treat a constipated puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Remedies and Treatments for Dog Constipation<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pumpkin puree.<\/li>\n<li>Canned dog food.<\/li>\n<li>Dietary fiber supplements will increase fiber in their bodies, which will help soften their stool and regulate their bowel movements.<\/li>\n<li>Access to fresh water makes sure they are well hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Stool softener or laxative.<\/li>\n<li>Enema.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>01-Dec-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_my_dog_is_constipated_or_has_a_blockage\"><\/span>How do you tell if my dog is constipated or has a blockage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The most common signs of blockages include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Lip smacking.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal pain (praying position)<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty defecating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>14-Nov-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_give_a_newborn_puppy_for_constipation\"><\/span>What can you give a newborn puppy for constipation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If they are constipated, stimulate stool passage by rubbing the rectal area with a warm wet cotton ball and give a few drops of <b>Karo syrup orally. 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