Why is my dog pooping in her crate at night? How can I stop it?

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My dog Kiki sleeps in her crate with our other dog Henry every night which they love. But recently she has taken to defecating in their crate during the night time. I feed them 3 times a day 7am - 6pm & 9pm . Any suggestions are welcome. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 years and 10 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I recommend first to have Kiki examined by the veterinarian to have her stool checked for bacterial over growth or parasites. If she is experiencing inflammation in her gut, this could speed up the GI transit time meaning she will need to go to the bathroom. If no medical cause can be found, I recommend to feed the brand Royal Canin because it tends to be a low residue diet (as long as it is not the 'diet' formula) and pets who eat this diet tend to produce less stool. I would also switch her to twice a daily feeding (6pm latest) and make sure she has an evening bowel movement before bed. This will help to not make her have a BM in the middle of the night. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why is my dog pooping in her crate at night? How can I stop it?

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