So, I took my dog to the vet last week. X-Rays, rectal exam, painkillers and
stool softener. The vet thought maybe a spinal injury because her tail seems
tender when lifted by a human. But the dog will leap off the bed when she
hears my girlfriend unlock the front door. She will walk on her hind legs to
get a whiff of food being eaten by humans.

The dog's disposition is great---energetic, outgoing, willing to eat
anything, but when it comes time to defecate, she turns her heard towards
her rump and begins to spin like she's chasing her tail. Instead of
squatting, she rolls to one side while defecating , obviously in pain.

Now she's on a bland diet and off the painkillers and taking longer walks
sinces she's 'holding it' to avoid the pain - my analysis.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

John


"Rocky" wrote in message
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Redlocks said in rec.pets.dogs.health:

For the past two days my 9 1/2 year old dog has wimpered
when doing a bowel movement. The quantity appears to have
been cut short. Her diet hasn't changed. Any thoughts?

Partial blockage or impaction, bone shard, gland infection...

It's time to see the vet.

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--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.

Could also be a neck or back problem that causes pain when squatting. I
second Matt's suggestion to see the vet.

Rox