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She seems to be having too many! She eats Wellness Puppy Super5Mix according to directions on the product package. She is fed twice a day, early morning and late afternoon. (No other food) I take her in the backyard often to potty. She has bowel movements frequently during the day.
I'm not sure whether the problem is that I am taking her outside too frequently or whether this is not a good food for her?
How often should a five-month-old puppy need to eliminate?

Another concern is that she has always been able to hold her bladder a very long time! (She has water available at all times.)

2007-08-02 19:23:20 · 2 answers · asked by desta 2 in Pets Dogs

2 answers

It could be a few things. . .
If a dog is fed a good quality, easily digestible food, they will eliminate minimally. I mean, like, you feed them once in the morning and about half an hour later they will poop; then you feed them once in the afternoon and about half an hour later they will poop.
It could also be that your dog metabolizes food slowly, therefore only eliminating bits at a time. Frequent exercise and a healthy diet could help this.
It could also be a territorial thing - she keeps bits in to drop on each visit out - to place her scent with each trip.
I can't imagine that taking her out frequently would be a bad thing at all! But, it may be confusing her and making her think that she is expected to eliminate on each venture out!
I have no experience with the food you are using, so I can't tell you much about that.
You could always phone your vet and ask what they think. You can never ask too many questions, and there are no dumb questions!

2007-08-02 19:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Sashua P 3 · 0 1

Puppy's poop a lot, They have very small innards and they evacuate more than older dogs. unless it has runny or bloody stools don't worry, your dog will regulate itself as it grows.

2007-08-02 19:41:38 · answer #2 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0 1

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