My old Lab is pooping at night, constipated, and has back pain. Help!

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I have a lab he will be 14 in December he has been losing his stool at night but it's constipated real dry crumbly he's eating he's drinking and his back is really down I give him an aspirin and his heart medicine every day nothing has changed but he is potty and pooing at night and in his sleep what can I do. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 11 years and 11 months old | 70 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Harley! I would take him into the vet today or tomorrow during normal business hours for an exam. The vet can prescribe him medication to help him with his urinary and fecal incontinence. As for the constipation, I would try added a tablespoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix) in with his food to see if that helps with the constipation. Finally, if the aspirin was not prescribed by a vet to give to him, I would not give him anymore. Aspirin isn't safe for dogs, as use can cause internal bleeding and GI ulcers. The vet can prescribe a safe pain medication for him to take for his back.

My old Lab is pooping at night, constipated, and has back pain. Help!

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