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Old July 17th 04, 12:38 PM
bcj6402
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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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Old July 17th 04, 01:36 PM
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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Old July 17th 04, 01:36 PM
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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Old July 17th 04, 01:36 PM
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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Old July 17th 04, 01:36 PM
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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Old July 17th 04, 01:36 PM
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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Old July 17th 04, 03:00 PM
Tee
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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.

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Old July 17th 04, 03:00 PM
Tee
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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.

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Old July 17th 04, 03:00 PM
Tee
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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.

--
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FN:Tara
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Old July 17th 04, 03:00 PM
Tee
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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.

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