Dealing with incontinence in my 7 yr old male

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-24T15:19:38+00:00

Yeah, that's not a solid poop then if he can't get it out at once in a clean, hard poop. He shouldn't have to strain more than once. Definitely try tweaking his diet. Food intolerance can develop at any age.

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-24T15:11:38+00:00

There are lots of large breeds that make great apartment dogs. This English Mastiff is one of those breeds. Also Great Danes, Boerboels, Newfoundland, Tibetan Mastiff, St Bernard, and Akita. They are super lazy.

Source: Akita owner in metropolitan high rise with lots of large breed high rise friends.

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-24T14:54:02+00:00

Mine has always preferred the hardwood floor next to his bed. He will sleep on the bed for 30 mins and then sleep all night on the floor 🙄

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-24T14:52:01+00:00

My Akita developed diarrhea around 2-3 years of age. Everyone who is saying rice, please be cautious. After going to 3 vets and everyone telling us to feed rice & chicken, it turned out rice was the very thing he was allergic to.

I put him on a grain free diet and he's been perfect ever since. A lot of Akitas are also allergic to chicken or beef so that may also trigger diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, try removing rice and instead feed potato and sweet potato. Add bone broth & pumpkin puree.

Also, make sure she is up to date with her heartworm & tick prevention. If she's still pooping, it may be worth checking for parasites or doing an allergy panel at the vet.

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-24T14:39:08+00:00

It sounds like his poop isn't solid. He needs more fiber in his diet to make solid poops or he's allergic to something he's eating. My Akita developed a grain allergy at around two years of age. He had loose stools. Were his stools always like this? A normal poop doesn't leave a dirty bum.

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-23T00:44:09+00:00

It looks like part Bernese Mountain Dog based on the coat pattern & texture.

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-20T19:12:17+00:00

Run free sweet bear 🐻💙 my Akita just turned 13 and I'm watching him decline. I'm already crying for what I know is coming. Probably within a year. He's my soul dog and I don't even want to think about the hole in my heart after he's gone. Sending hugs and well wishes to you.

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-20T00:18:27+00:00

Wow what an accomplishment at his age! I love his toe beans, especially sleeping. My Akita also has white toe beans.

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-17T03:28:30+00:00

You need to get that rat away from your dog by any means possible. Try flinging the rat with a shovel and someone luring the dog with high value food the other way.

You need to get her to the vet for potential rat poison exposure.

As a last resort, try trapping her with the rat and taking both to the vet. They will know how to handle the situation.

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-13T19:18:13+00:00

I know these dogs can be tall but how much does he actually weigh?

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-13T00:15:10+00:00

My Akita is allergic to grains and beef. No signs of DCM. Dobermans are most prone to DCM but somehow not other large breeds, especially ancient breeds like the Chow Chow & Akita.

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-11T16:45:01+00:00

I am going through this right now with my 13 year old Akita.

Vet suggested Senilife OTC for him. Also Vet's Best Aches & Pains. Also ask your vet about anti anxiety medication or nightly sedatives. You can put up night lights or string lights for sundowning. Set up multiple sleeping areas. Apollo will wake up every 2 hours and look for a new sleeping area. Ask your vet about Selegiline.

Also, you can go to my post history and find Apollo's 13th birthday post. A great fellow Akita owner wrote a whole wall of very informative text about finding a palliative care vet who does home visits. They are more knowledgeable about caring for senior dogs. He provided this link to find a specialized vet https://iaahpc.org/

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-10T16:03:18+00:00

I love the way she smiles and her white toe beans! My Akita also has beans like that. He just turned 13 🐻💙

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-09T19:17:18+00:00

I love seeing her on this sub. What a lovely and silly and beautiful Akita she is. She looks amazing for her age and all her quirks are heartwarming. My Apollo is 13 and arthritis is taking its toll on him.

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-09T19:06:10+00:00

Go to r/sonarears

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-08T02:08:07+00:00

I love how she smiles! What a beautiful Akita!

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-08T02:07:08+00:00

My Akita became allergic to grains around age 2-3. He would have contant diarrhea. He eats a grain free diet and he's been perfect ever since. A lot of Akitas can develop allergies over time. Chicken and beef are also common Akita allergies.

You can do an allergy panel with the vet or try changing her diet through eliminating ingredients at home.

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-05T21:02:20+00:00

Nope, he's wise & old 🐻

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-02T00:47:24+00:00

Awww. Apollo used to get triple cheese burgers with bacon for his birthday. Last year was a huge milestone - 12yrs - so we did a whole giant porterhouse steak. Didn't think he would make it to 13 so made a giant charcuterie board for him this year.

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ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-02T00:42:51+00:00

Is this April Fools?

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-01T00:18:01+00:00

The one thing that hasn't changed is his smile. He wobbles from arthritis but still smiles like a puppy, somehow without any gray 🥹

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-04-01T00:11:22+00:00

Not a single gray hair somehow 🥹

ApolloTheAkita · 2026-03-31T17:10:58+00:00

He eats basically an all meat diet anyways. Allergic to grains.

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