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My dog is quarantined and only poops on walks. What do I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 8 years old | 15 lbs

My dog is under house quarantine so he can’t leave the house but he will only poop if he goes on a walk, what do I do if he won’t poop until the quarantine is over

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 10th, 2018

If you have a yard or garden you can leash walk him in the garden or yard until he poops and then bring him back in. If you do not have a yard or garden, you need to get puppy pads or artificial grass and try to entice him to poop on that.

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