Prescription Food
If your puppy suffers from gastrointestinal issues, they may need a prescription puppy food. You will only be able to get the specifically prescribed food for your puppy from your vet.
However, there are also some dog foods that are offered, for example by Hills and Purina, which are easier on the digestive system. These can be worth trying to determine if your puppy benefits from a gentler, milder food formulation.
How To Stop A Puppy From Pooping In A Crate At Night
There are several things you can do to prevent your puppy from having accidents in his crate during the night.
One common cause of dogs and puppies pooping in their crate is a health condition of some kind.
Diarrhea can be caused by medical issues, including internal parasites, such as worms, or by some kind of infection. It’s thought that worms are most common in puppies and dogs under 12 months of age. That’s why you must ensure that your dog or puppy is dewormed regularly as per your veterinary clinic’s advice.
If your dog suddenly begins pooping in his crate after previously being house trained, the most likely cause is a parasite or a health issue. You can take a look at this fecal scoring chart produced by pet food manufacturer Purina to see whether your dog’s feces is normal or too loose.
Always take your dog or puppy to see your veterinarian if you have any concerns that your pet’s poop is not normal.
Does Your Dog Need More Exercise?
Some breeds of dogs are more intelligent than others, but all canines need mental stimulation and plenty of exercise to keep them happy. Puppies can become very destructive if they don’t get enough playtime, especially when they’re teething. But did you know that a bored puppy can quickly become stressed and that stress can lead to pooping?
So, making sure that you give your pup a good run, a game of fetch, or even a training session right before bedtime can help to ensure that your dog will sleep right through the night.
My dog had diarrhea THIS Fixed it FAST!
By now, you know that crate training is based on your dog’s denning instinct, which gives him a natural tendency to keep his sleeping area clean. So you’re probably a bit freaked out if you’ve found that your dog thinks his crate is a toilet. Don’t despair – most dogs who pee and poop in the crate can be turned around and taught to be civilized ladies and gentlemen who will respond well to a crate training program.