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Why is my dachshund constipated after a back injury and pain meds?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | 12 years and 8 months old | 16 lbs
Hi my dachshund hurt her back a week My vet gave me tramadal for pain and Prednisone for inflammation. Now she can't poop
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Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on October 5, 2019
Not being able to poop isn't a side effect of the medications Trixie is on, and I'm concerned that her not being able to poop is due to her back. Back problems are common in Dachshunds, and pressure on the nerves of the back can cause bowel problems. I'd take her into a vet immediately.
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