[Britster]

Jackson does this too! I tried many different foods, to see if if it was food, or not, over the years... but no matter what, he always does this during long walks! He usually goes once (solid), and then will go again (looser) and then *sometimes* one more time and again it's usually just a tiny drop. This is if we do a 2 mile walk or so. If we go longer, he never goes more... we've walked 7 miles and he only did his poops within the first 30 mins.

I've tried a food with beet pulp to see if it would firm things up, food with more fiber, probiotics in the form of chews, I've tried experimenting with only feeding kibble (and no wet food or treats at all)... it doesn't seem to matter. It almost always happens on walks. But when we're just home for the day, or only do a game of fetch in the yard, etc, he usually just has 1 to 2 firm poopies a day.

I've heard this is very common. Some have said that feeding once a day in the evening will help, and of course a food that is formulated better, often "sport dog" foods are supposed to be better for this beause they're for dogs that are working most of the day and their food has to give them energy, not go right thru them. But I've fed a few of them, and they haven't changed his loose poop only while on walks issue.

But honestly? At this point, with Jax being almost 5, and perfectly healthy, with great bloodwork, shiny coat, clean ears, good body condition, and very active, I've chalked it up to just being him, and excitement of walks. But anyone finds a cure, let me know! I hate having to pick up poop 3x during a walk!