Thanks for the support. I'd tried the Q-tip trick twice without any success which is why I posted. I don't have easy access to ice but could try that if needed. Luckily he pooped all by himself earlier today when I carried him to his bathroom spot outside. He was able to go a bit at a time lying dow...

Hi guys, I have a male border collie puppy just over 5 months. Since I got him he's been getting gradually weaker and injuring himself on things that really shouldn't. After a sprained ankle that wouldn't get better I took him to the vet where an x-ray revealed his spine and his bones were very tran...