My senior dog has gas, constipation, then watery poop. Stop softener?

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My 12 year old dog approx 33 kg usually no problems with eating & easy bowel movements 1-2 times a day. Recent change in diet to another grain free he has been constipated(??). A stool softener for 2 + days had some result incl watery poo. Although brighter & wanting food he doesn't seem to be emptying his bowel & his constant farting is deadly ..something is still not right !! I am now only feeding him a light diet of chicken /lamb /vegetable meatballs . Should I continue the stool softener? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I would discontinue the stool softener as it sounds like he has plenty of movements in his bowel with the loose stools and the gas he is passing. I would consider switching him back to the old food if he tolerated that food better. I would be sure to transition him from the chicken and rice to whichever food you choose slowly over a 7-10 day period. You can add 1 teaspoon of canned puréed pumpkin (no sugar added) twice a day to help with his fiber intake. If he is continuing to have issues with his bowels I would have your vet look at him as something more serious could be going on like a parasite, viral or bacterial infection. Your vet will be able to do a fecal, bloodwork or X-rays if needed. I hope this helps!

My senior dog has gas, constipation, then watery poop. Stop softener?

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