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I have a 15 year old small breed, the vet told me that some dogs develop spinal degeneration as they age and it is painful when they squat, so they wait, try to avoid…hence the accidents.

Anyway, it made sense regarding my dog.

I agree, I do a 5a and 4p feeding for main meals, then in and out for bathroom breaks…. hopefully a bowel movement mid-morning and again by bedtime, or, first thing in the morning.

PS: Could she be constipated? Is she drinking enough water? Add a splash of water to her meals, sometimes that helps move things along.