Jackson, our 4-month-old Frenchie, has a bit of a quirky way of doing his business. He gets into position and then walks forward while he's pooing. It looks like he's straining because his breathing gets quite heavy...
Is this normal?
We soak his dry food to prevent constipation, and he is on three meals a day.
Thanks
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Hi everyone, for those of you wondering, it’s really nothing to worry about with some puppies. Playing and exploring the world is just more important to them, so they don’t take the time to settle down; that’s why they keep moving while doing their business. If your dog is an adult, it’s simply because they’ve got into the habit of doing it that way—this behaviour is often seen in very active breeds.
My puppy does exactly the same; he poops in several goes. He squats, moves forward, and squats again a few centimetres further on until he’s finally decided he’s finished -_- I feel like he’s leaving a trail of breadcrumbs!
My dog is 7 and I think she’s been having issues with impacted anal glands. Could she have had a urinary problem at the same time? She was peeing all over the place for about two months, but it’s back to normal now. I’d just like to understand why, thanks. j petit
