Why is my house-trained dog suddenly pooping inside after diarrhea?

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Max is a17 month old cavalier king charles. House broken. kRecently went thru a day of diarrhea. After a day of normal activity has started to poop in the house. He is let out side regularly in large fenced in yard & has regular exercise. How do I handle this & why has he all of a sudden started this behavior. Help me understand. Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | neutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 18 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is quite possible that during his bout of diarrhea he could not hold it very well and so could not control defecation. The large bowel can recognise gas and firm feces, but not liquid feces. So when he was not scolded for accidentally messing in the house, he may have figured out that it was ok. He may also be afraid not to be able to hold it and just releases wherever he is when the urge comes on. You may have to observe him for a while and immediately take him out when you see him wanting to poop. Then praise him when he does it in the proper place. This should work. If it does not work then I suggest you have him examined by your vet, as there may be a problem with his anal sphinkters and/or the nerves operating them. Hae may also have a problem with his anal sacs as this breed often has problems with them.

Why is my house-trained dog suddenly pooping inside after diarrhea?

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