Why is my senior dog pooping in the house and acting like it hurts?

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My 18 year old dog had been healthy. Her last checkup last year, she was fine no problems. But since we made an out of state move shes been acting weird. Normal, except shes been having bathroom control issues. And yesterday nov 7, she pooped unctrollably i. The house. 5 times. Wich is very unsual. She freaks out eveytime she poops too, like it hurts or shes uncomfortable. I need advice please. Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Female | spayed | 18 years and 7 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is possible that pooping hurts. Old dogs all have arthritis and squatting hurts when you have arthritis in the hips. She may not want to poop, hold it back and then the intestines push it out , if she does not voluntarily eliminate. Of course there could also be an anal sac problem or an intestinal problem. I suggest you have that checked out by a veterinarian who can also give Angel pain medication for the arthritis if necessary. Your vet may want to do blood tests and x rays.

Why is my senior dog pooping in the house and acting like it hurts?

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