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Why is my dog suddenly pooping in the house after going outside?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 1 month old | 26 lbs

My dog is 2. She has pooed in the house twice this week after being left inside for a couple of hours. And she had been taken outside right before.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 3rd, 2019

It could be Luna has diarrhea, causing her to have to go to the bathroom immediately. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps. 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 her normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, she starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps!

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