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my male 7 year old french bulldog seems to be losing control of his bowels. His stools are hard, but he has been "going' in the house for 3 weeks, even after I've just put him outside. It seems to come on suddenly and he can't control it, it just comes out. What could be going on with him? Danielle Woycenko XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX

Submitted: 37 days and 21 hours ago.
Category: Dog
Value: $15
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Pet's Sex: Male
Pet's Age: 7

Already Tried:
discipline, but it seems out of his control

Posted by Candy 37 days and 21 hours ago.

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hello and thank you for contacting Just Answer.

 

Is he neutered?

 

Is there any other odd behavior?

37 days and 21 hours ago.

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no, he is unfixed. There is no other strange behavior,

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Ok,

 

Your boy should have a full exam performed by a veterinarian.Unneutered males are at risk for enlarged prostates which could be applying pressure on the rectal muscles.

They are also at a higher risk of Prostate Cancer.

Your vet will also want to check for neurological disfunction, spinal tumors or disc disease

Unlike urinary incontinence, bowel incontience is most often a symptom of a much bigger problem.

 

Please have him examed by your vet and try not to correct him until you get to the source of the problem. When this happens most dogs do feal ashamed and know they have done something bad, but it may be something he has no control over.

 

Please keep me updated on his progress.
Candy

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Practicing Veterinary Technician for 23 years. Veterinary Practice Owner, Technician Trainer

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