My 15 year old small breed dog suddenly started defecating through the night; is it because of his age?

My 15 year old small breed dog suddenly started defecating through the night; is it because of his age?
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answer:No diet changes? No changes in his schedule? Are the stools normal? If everything else is unchanged and his health, appetite, and behavior are the same, it may be senility. But I’d have him checked out at the vet to be safe – that’s a pretty geriatric age.
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