Young Cockapoo Leaking Formed Stools at Night
by Gary
(sarasota,fl)
The issue for the past 6 mos. is nocturnal leakage. We awake occasionally in the morning to find both 1-2 small well formed feces or more rarely what appears to be loose leakage.
There has not been any change in his diet that I can attribute to this change. He does rarely exhibit scooting after relieving himself. We have noticed that he develops a dogginess smell sooner than expected after grooming.
Formed stools leaking while he sleeps usually mean the anal sphincter isn't closing fully when he's relaxed. In a young dog, common causes include anal gland problems (the scooting and a doggy smell soon after grooming are clues), inflammation around the anus, or, less often, a problem with the nerves in the lower back or tail.
Ask your vet to check and empty his anal glands, examine the area and his rectum, and check his back, tail and back legs for pain or weakness. Taking him out for a last bowel movement right before bed often helps reduce night-time accidents.
See fecal incontinence in dogs and anal gland problems in dogs.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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