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NEWTOTHIS
Dec 27, 2007, 09:48 AM
I have a puggle who is approximately 3 months. It usually takes him hours to poop. For example, I fed him this morning at 6 am and still hasn't pooped. Any suggestions?

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ISneezeFunny
Dec 27, 2007, 09:59 AM
Now, is this a normal thing for him.. or is it that he just recently started to do this. Many dogs find their own "schedule"... for instance, my dog (who is a little more than a year old) eats around 8am... poops around 2pm... eats around 6pm... poops around midnight.

I'm OK with this as it works for my schedule.

If it's an on-going problem, call a vet.

labman
Dec 27, 2007, 10:54 AM
One of the reasons it is easier to housebreak a young puppy is how quickly after eating they need to eliminate. As they get a little older, it takes longer. You can speed things up by walking him around or playing fetch. hold it and walk very long. I make frequent use of walking a puppy around before taking it in public places.