My dog pees while pooping and wets his front legs. Is this normal?

That's a good question. Abnormal postures when pooping can indicate an injury, or deformity in the pelvic canal. It can also indicate a problem with a knee, leg, or hip. If he is otherwise normal, then this is not likely something to be concerned about, but can be mentioned to your vet the next time he goes in for an exam; or good to discuss with your vet if he happens to have any other issues with the legs or hips. I hope that helps and all is well with Diesel.

While uncommon, Jetsen's urination immediately followed by a bowel movement can still be normal. (One of my dogs also pooped on trees in his younger days.) As long as he is consciously having a bowel movement (i.e. posturing/squatting) and not simply having stool fall out while he is unaware of it, there should be no reason for concern.

Dogs will sometimes shake when squatting to potty. It has to due with all the weight placed on his hips and hindlegs. It can be normal, but to be safe, I would recommend having Bruno checked out by his vet to make sure he doesn't have any problems with his hips and hindlimbs, such as hip dysplasia, which is unfortunately common in large breed dogs.

Some dogs just keep moving when they eliminate feces. The only reason I can see for that is that they are sort of disgusted with their own feces and therefore "run away from it" in order to not step in it. It also can just be a habit. Moving also helps loosen the stool so it can come out easier. It is nothing to worry about.

This could be normal behavior - particularly the turning in circles and walking while defecating. Some dogs will do this when defecating for no particular reason. The whining is a bit more concerning and could be a sign of pain so it might be a good idea to have Trusty examined by your vet to make sure his anal glands and rectum seem normal.

That does not seem normal. It’s possible that he has irritation in the bladder, prostate or the prepuce. Since he can’t talk and tell you if there is something uncomfortable, I recommend to have him seen by his veterinarian. The doctor will likely check the prepuce, the bladder and also the prostate for any signs of abnormality or infection. If you can record the behavior, this would help as well to show the doctor. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello. This may or may not be a problem. You do not indicate his age, but if he is a young dog, this may just be behavioral. If he is older , he may have an enlarged prostrate gland, even with him being neutered. And, at any age, there is always the possibility of a urinary tract infection. If this continues, or he seems to have any difficulty producing a urine stream, do have him checked out. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.