Pooping Problem
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You |
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| It's often a problem of nerve damage to the spine that controls the pooper. Arthritis, pinched nerve......age related problems. Have him evaluated by the vet and discuss treatments such as acupuncture.
They are embarassed by this, don't make a big deal. Just keep paper towel and cleaner handy. Sure makes having company over difficult, though. Been there, had an OES bitch with the problem. |
| Ditto. Just part of the aging process unfortunately. |
| Thanks for your help. I know he is getting old and has some issues. Sure makes it hard to watch this happening though. You are so correct on having company over. I guess that's where good friends come in that can understand. I am grateful to have had an OE live this long.
Will do what ever we have to in order to help him out. Cheers. |
| Hi and welcome to the forum; sorry you're finding us because of a problem.
It sounds like at least Degenerative Myelopathy (the pooping) and perhaps hip pain. Check out this thread: http://forum.oes.org/viewtopic.php?t=5711 Also, the pooping we found to be exacerbated by the use of the food the vet gave us, prescription W/D. http://forum.oes.org/viewtopic.php?p=2767#2767 http://forum.oes.org/viewtopic.php?p=1545#1545 Does any of this sound familiar to you? |
Ron wrote: It sounds like at least Degenerative Myelopathy (the pooping) and perhaps hip pain.
Maybe sounds like but DM really is not common in the breed, whereas old age arthritis is. Spinal arthritis especially, which can infringe upon the nerves and can cause this to happen. Too, I have a dog who suffered an FCE (spinal embolism) who can't hold it either. When she gets excited, if I can't get her out the door fast enough, poop flies. Oh, well. And for the record, she is not the least bit embarrassed about it   It's just like: "hey, lady! Clean up already!" 
A lot of us may end up in diapers some day for various reasons. Getting old ain't for sissies, isn't that what they say? It doesn't hurt to get him checked out by a vet and perhaps on supplements (glucosamine etc) and maybe even some pain meds if not already on something, but as far as the pooping in his sleep goes, best advice is to ignore what he can't control as far as he is concerned and invest in extra papertowels. Kristine |
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