My senior dog leaks pee and poop, and strains to go. What's wrong?

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11 yr old Sheppard husky mix spayed dog. Intermittent episodes of fecal and urinary incontinence lasting approx 3-4 days but then resolves. This is the 3rd episode in the last 6 mths. She also strains for bowel movements with very little feces. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 70 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Bambi. Fecal and urinary incontinence can be caused by many things including problems with the nervous system or nerves innervating these organs due to spinal cord problems, vetebrae problems, enlargement of organs near the back of the abdomen, tumors, anal region problems, urinary incontinence secondary to her being spayed, etc. So I would highly advise a trip to your veterinarian and let them take a thorough history. They will perform a physical exam and most likely a rectal exam and then advise a set of diagnostics to try to solve these problems. Blood work, fecal tests, x-rays and ultrasound are all initial possible tests to be performed. Once diagnostics are performed the problems can then be addressed. Good luck and I hope Bambi does well.

My senior dog leaks pee and poop, and strains to go. What's wrong?

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