Why is my old dog struggling to walk and having trouble pooping?

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My dog is 17 1/2 years old never has any chronic medical issue nor has been treated for any illness. However due to his age he's now experiencing difficulty walking as expected but also he's having trouble pooping what can I do beside changing his diet from solids to soft. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 17 years and 9 months old | 24 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. 17.5 years old is great! My late dachshund just passed away in June and was 20 years old. It's always nice to have a friend that sticks around this long! It sounds as though Zak may be dealing with some arthritic pain causing him difficulty to position himself to defecate. I would recommend starting joint supplements and pain medications to see if this helps. I would also add fiber to his diet such as canned pumpkin or green beans to help normalize his stool movements. I would have a veterinarian examine Zak and discuss pain medication and joint supplement options with you . I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns that I may help you with.

Why is my old dog struggling to walk and having trouble pooping?

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