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Why is my senior dog restless, panting, and pooping tiny bits?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered

My 13yr big cocker, he canr keep still up down in out and panting,also is pooping just little bits,all the time

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 12th, 2019

Poor Ralf. It could be he has a serious health condition like heart disease causing the panting. Pooping little bits could be due to something like constipation. I would take him into the vet today.

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