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Overnight Pooping
I have a 4 year old mixed breed dog. She sleeps on the floor in the room
with us. For the last couple of months, she has been pooping on the floor overnight while we sleep. Its not every night, but pretty close, I'd say 4 to 5 nights per week sometimes. We have tried keeping her in her crate sometimes, and sometimes she will even go in there while we are not home during the day. The poop is often not diarrhea, but is still much softer than normal poop would be...its definitely not solid. And sometimes appears to have a clear, mucus like substance mixed in with it. I don't understand why, if she had to poop, she would not whine or cry or try to wake us up (which is what she used to do). Is it possible that there is a medical reason for this, or is this a behavior thing? |
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"bcj6402" wrote in message lkaboutpets.com... I have a 4 year old mixed breed dog. She sleeps on the floor in the room with us. For the last couple of months, she has been pooping on the floor overnight while we sleep. Its not every night, but pretty close, I'd say 4 to 5 nights per week sometimes. We have tried keeping her in her crate sometimes, and sometimes she will even go in there while we are not home during the day. The poop is often not diarrhea, but is still much softer than normal poop would be...its definitely not solid. And sometimes appears to have a clear, mucus like substance mixed in with it. I don't understand why, if she had to poop, she would not whine or cry or try to wake us up (which is what she used to do). Is it possible that there is a medical reason for this, or is this a behavior thing? It sounds like your dog could have colitis or IBS. My dog suffers from colitis due to food allergy and is on a special diet but it can be caused by internal parasites. It would be best to see a vet. It is painful and he might not have enough time to warn you so it is not his fault. Alison |
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"bcj6402" wrote in message lkaboutpets.com... I have a 4 year old mixed breed dog. She sleeps on the floor in the room with us. For the last couple of months, she has been pooping on the floor overnight while we sleep. Its not every night, but pretty close, I'd say 4 to 5 nights per week sometimes. We have tried keeping her in her crate sometimes, and sometimes she will even go in there while we are not home during the day. The poop is often not diarrhea, but is still much softer than normal poop would be...its definitely not solid. And sometimes appears to have a clear, mucus like substance mixed in with it. I don't understand why, if she had to poop, she would not whine or cry or try to wake us up (which is what she used to do). Is it possible that there is a medical reason for this, or is this a behavior thing? It sounds like your dog could have colitis or IBS. My dog suffers from colitis due to food allergy and is on a special diet but it can be caused by internal parasites. It would be best to see a vet. It is painful and he might not have enough time to warn you so it is not his fault. Alison |
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"bcj6402" wrote in message lkaboutpets.com... I have a 4 year old mixed breed dog. She sleeps on the floor in the room with us. For the last couple of months, she has been pooping on the floor overnight while we sleep. Its not every night, but pretty close, I'd say 4 to 5 nights per week sometimes. We have tried keeping her in her crate sometimes, and sometimes she will even go in there while we are not home during the day. The poop is often not diarrhea, but is still much softer than normal poop would be...its definitely not solid. And sometimes appears to have a clear, mucus like substance mixed in with it. I don't understand why, if she had to poop, she would not whine or cry or try to wake us up (which is what she used to do). Is it possible that there is a medical reason for this, or is this a behavior thing? It sounds like your dog could have colitis or IBS. My dog suffers from colitis due to food allergy and is on a special diet but it can be caused by internal parasites. It would be best to see a vet. It is painful and he might not have enough time to warn you so it is not his fault. Alison |
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"bcj6402" wrote in message lkaboutpets.com... I have a 4 year old mixed breed dog. She sleeps on the floor in the room with us. For the last couple of months, she has been pooping on the floor overnight while we sleep. Its not every night, but pretty close, I'd say 4 to 5 nights per week sometimes. We have tried keeping her in her crate sometimes, and sometimes she will even go in there while we are not home during the day. The poop is often not diarrhea, but is still much softer than normal poop would be...its definitely not solid. And sometimes appears to have a clear, mucus like substance mixed in with it. I don't understand why, if she had to poop, she would not whine or cry or try to wake us up (which is what she used to do). Is it possible that there is a medical reason for this, or is this a behavior thing? It sounds like your dog could have colitis or IBS. My dog suffers from colitis due to food allergy and is on a special diet but it can be caused by internal parasites. It would be best to see a vet. It is painful and he might not have enough time to warn you so it is not his fault. Alison |
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"bcj6402" wrote in message lkaboutpets.com... I have a 4 year old mixed breed dog. She sleeps on the floor in the room with us. For the last couple of months, she has been pooping on the floor overnight while we sleep. Its not every night, but pretty close, I'd say 4 to 5 nights per week sometimes. We have tried keeping her in her crate sometimes, and sometimes she will even go in there while we are not home during the day. The poop is often not diarrhea, but is still much softer than normal poop would be...its definitely not solid. And sometimes appears to have a clear, mucus like substance mixed in with it. I don't understand why, if she had to poop, she would not whine or cry or try to wake us up (which is what she used to do). Is it possible that there is a medical reason for this, or is this a behavior thing? It sounds like your dog could have colitis or IBS. My dog suffers from colitis due to food allergy and is on a special diet but it can be caused by internal parasites. It would be best to see a vet. It is painful and he might not have enough time to warn you so it is not his fault. Alison |
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bcj6402 wrote:
I have a 4 year old mixed breed dog. She sleeps on the floor in the room with us. For the last couple of months, she has been pooping on the floor overnight while we sleep. Its not every night, but pretty close, I'd say 4 to 5 nights per week sometimes. We have tried keeping her in her crate sometimes, and sometimes she will even go in there while we are not home during the day. The poop is often not diarrhea, but is still much softer than normal poop would be...its definitely not solid. And sometimes appears to have a clear, mucus like substance mixed in with it. I don't understand why, if she had to poop, she would not whine or cry or try to wake us up (which is what she used to do). Is it possible that there is a medical reason for this, or is this a behavior thing? Alison pointed out that it could be a medical condition. It could also be incontinence setting in. Elderly dogs are as prone to incontinence as elderly people and it doesn't always have to mean urinary incontinence. The feeling that they have to go can be subdued until its literally time to go NOW and/or they just no longer have the muscle strength to hold their bowel for long periods of time. I don't know if this is worth anything but two rescue dogs who had bowel incontinence, due to spine & pelvic issues, both had soft stools for "accidents." One would leave little turds behind whenever he slept, not even realizing he was having a movement while he was relaxed. -- BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:3.0 N:;Tara;;; FN:Tara item1.ADR;type=WORK;type=pref:;;\n;;;; item1.X-ABADR:us END:VCARD |
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bcj6402 wrote:
I have a 4 year old mixed breed dog. She sleeps on the floor in the room with us. For the last couple of months, she has been pooping on the floor overnight while we sleep. Its not every night, but pretty close, I'd say 4 to 5 nights per week sometimes. We have tried keeping her in her crate sometimes, and sometimes she will even go in there while we are not home during the day. The poop is often not diarrhea, but is still much softer than normal poop would be...its definitely not solid. And sometimes appears to have a clear, mucus like substance mixed in with it. I don't understand why, if she had to poop, she would not whine or cry or try to wake us up (which is what she used to do). Is it possible that there is a medical reason for this, or is this a behavior thing? Alison pointed out that it could be a medical condition. It could also be incontinence setting in. Elderly dogs are as prone to incontinence as elderly people and it doesn't always have to mean urinary incontinence. The feeling that they have to go can be subdued until its literally time to go NOW and/or they just no longer have the muscle strength to hold their bowel for long periods of time. I don't know if this is worth anything but two rescue dogs who had bowel incontinence, due to spine & pelvic issues, both had soft stools for "accidents." One would leave little turds behind whenever he slept, not even realizing he was having a movement while he was relaxed. -- BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:3.0 N:;Tara;;; FN:Tara item1.ADR;type=WORK;type=pref:;;\n;;;; item1.X-ABADR:us END:VCARD |
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bcj6402 wrote:
I have a 4 year old mixed breed dog. She sleeps on the floor in the room with us. For the last couple of months, she has been pooping on the floor overnight while we sleep. Its not every night, but pretty close, I'd say 4 to 5 nights per week sometimes. We have tried keeping her in her crate sometimes, and sometimes she will even go in there while we are not home during the day. The poop is often not diarrhea, but is still much softer than normal poop would be...its definitely not solid. And sometimes appears to have a clear, mucus like substance mixed in with it. I don't understand why, if she had to poop, she would not whine or cry or try to wake us up (which is what she used to do). Is it possible that there is a medical reason for this, or is this a behavior thing? Alison pointed out that it could be a medical condition. It could also be incontinence setting in. Elderly dogs are as prone to incontinence as elderly people and it doesn't always have to mean urinary incontinence. The feeling that they have to go can be subdued until its literally time to go NOW and/or they just no longer have the muscle strength to hold their bowel for long periods of time. I don't know if this is worth anything but two rescue dogs who had bowel incontinence, due to spine & pelvic issues, both had soft stools for "accidents." One would leave little turds behind whenever he slept, not even realizing he was having a movement while he was relaxed. -- BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:3.0 N:;Tara;;; FN:Tara item1.ADR;type=WORK;type=pref:;;\n;;;; item1.X-ABADR:us END:VCARD |
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bcj6402 wrote:
I have a 4 year old mixed breed dog. She sleeps on the floor in the room with us. For the last couple of months, she has been pooping on the floor overnight while we sleep. Its not every night, but pretty close, I'd say 4 to 5 nights per week sometimes. We have tried keeping her in her crate sometimes, and sometimes she will even go in there while we are not home during the day. The poop is often not diarrhea, but is still much softer than normal poop would be...its definitely not solid. And sometimes appears to have a clear, mucus like substance mixed in with it. I don't understand why, if she had to poop, she would not whine or cry or try to wake us up (which is what she used to do). Is it possible that there is a medical reason for this, or is this a behavior thing? Alison pointed out that it could be a medical condition. It could also be incontinence setting in. Elderly dogs are as prone to incontinence as elderly people and it doesn't always have to mean urinary incontinence. The feeling that they have to go can be subdued until its literally time to go NOW and/or they just no longer have the muscle strength to hold their bowel for long periods of time. I don't know if this is worth anything but two rescue dogs who had bowel incontinence, due to spine & pelvic issues, both had soft stools for "accidents." One would leave little turds behind whenever he slept, not even realizing he was having a movement while he was relaxed. -- BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:3.0 N:;Tara;;; FN:Tara item1.ADR;type=WORK;type=pref:;;\n;;;; item1.X-ABADR:us END:VCARD |
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