Guest max10greyforeve Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I am not certain whether our 10 yr old grey is acting out or something is happening. This is something he has never done before. He has taken to pooping where he sleeps, which I know is quite out of the ordinary. He also would poop whenever we weren't at home, even though we let him out before we left. Then, after destroying his pillow and then a blanket, I've given him some throws (cannot keep buying pillows). We admonished him (in fact for a day or two, I took away his sleeping blanket and/or pillow). He seemed to straightened up and everything was fine Today, as I was feeding him, he started pooping. I made him stop eating and put him outside. I left him outside for awhile, and now he seems fine. Any thoughts from anyone on this matter? We would be interested to know if anyone else has had this problem or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I'd get him to a vet right away. Sounds medical to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Is this new behaviour? It isn't normal for a dog to poop while he is eating - or waiting for food. I would get him checked out by a vet. It's not impossible for a male grey around ten years old to have prostate trouble, or it could be several other bowel- or nerve-related issues, or even something metabolic. I'd get a full physical exam and geriatric bloodwork. Actiing out? Not the first thing I'd think of, and to be honest, you're achieving nothing by taking away his bedding. Whatever the cause of the problem, I wouldn't do that to a ten year old with arthritis possibly on the horizon. Can you get a few duvets from charity/thrift stores to use? Or ask on Freecycle, if you have a group near you, someone may have pillows or duvets to spare. Or there are tough 'anti-chew' beds out there with cordura covers etc. They're expensive, but you'd only have to buy one. I doubt he'd destroy one of those. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethGPAPS Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Are you sure he's only 10? "Oops-poops" become fairly common among elderly dogs as they lose their sphincter control. They can feel it coming but they can't get to the right place fast enough. Was he just standing there eating and the poop kind of fell out of him? Or did he stop and assume the position? Quote Rugrat's Rebel (Simon) 09/03/1995-03/22/2010, Silly Savannah 05/14/1995-02/13/2009, Isabella de Moreau the Sloughi 05/15/1993-10/14/2008, Hammy the IG 06/11/04 and ChiChi the Chihuahua 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 When my Ridgeback started with the oops-poops it was due to a major health issue that resulted in our having to put him down. Champion was 12 years old. Please take your dog to the vet. Praying that it's nothing serious. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I'd take him to the vet as well. The "pooping on the spot," could be many many things. If he hasn't had a senior blood panel lately, that would be in order. Hope it all turns out well for you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Please don't punish him -- he can't help it. Needs a vet visit. May be lumbosacral stenosis or similar nerve issue. When our elderly whippet had similar problems, one thing we did that helped minimize cleanup was to take him out shortly before eating and walking him around a bit so he would empty then. That way, he could get through his meal without having oopses. Hugs and best luck with your pup. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Sounds like a medical issue. I agree with going to the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest littlesyd85 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'm going to have to agree with everyone else... He seems to have a medical problem. Pooping while eating is very out of the ordinary, take him to the vet. I'll keep you all in my thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Keeping this hound in my prayers.... Keep us posted... and let us know what your vet says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I agree with everyone also, at 10 years old they don't usually start acting out, this is probably a medical issue and he needs to see a vet as soon as possible. Taking away his blanket I doubt is the answer, he still needs something to lay on and it is not his fault he might have a medical issue. Since he has never done this type of thing and has all of a sudden started you have to think medical problem first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicocat Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Take him to a vet - it could any number of spinal problems that would cause him to lose control. Quote Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ctgreylover Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Get some enzyme cleaner. I used to wrap a comforter in a huge trash bag and then put a dog bed cover over that when my first grey peed everywhere. I did a lot of laundry but nothing was deeply saturated so it cleaned easily. get to the vet, this sounds medical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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