What's causing my senior golden's loose stool accidents indoors?

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10 year old golden had very loose BM on our carpet, only 2nd time ever had BM accident, same spot as the 1st time about a month ago. He Seems ok otherwise. No diet change. What could cause be? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 11 years and 1 month old | 89 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that Hendrix ate something that upset his stomach, he could have a GI illness, or he could have intestinal worms. Make sure he's up to date on his deworming treatments, getting one from the vet if he isn't. I can give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps him. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.

What's causing my senior golden's loose stool accidents indoors?

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