RE: Old Dog Peeing in House
I have a 6 year old female shitzu pom mix,neutered. for the past few months she has been urinating everywhere in the house, but acting cmpletely normal besides that. She still goes outside but its even to the point where i catch her in the act and she just looks at me and finishes... but the big thing is lately there has been blood drops in her urine.. we took her to the vet had xray, urine analysis, and blood work done all with no results, last night i found a puddle in the bathroom that was pure blood, i am so worried and so confused because she doesnt seem to be in pain, it is a 1 week wait for ultrasound which is our last hope. does anyone have any idea what can be wrong with her even after all of those test show nothing.. because there is always blood in her urine.
Posted on 03/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Old Dog Peeing in House
I volunteer with Bichon rescue and always foster and adopt older and/or special needs dogs. There could be lots of reasons for their peeing in the house, including epilepsy, sudden urge to pee and no time to make it outside, a bladder infection, Cushing's, or diabetes. Or it could just be incontinence to due to age, just like humans. I'd take her/him to the vet immediately for a checkup and tests. It's expensive, I know, but there are meds and special diets for all of the above. Don't give up, please. And please don't use Premarin, as this is manufactured by tortuous means to pregnant mares (Pregnant mare urine = Premarin). There are other plant-based hormones that will work better and don't require animal cruelty in their manufacturing.
Posted on 01/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Old Dog Peeing in House
I know this thread is a little old, but I wanted to respond in hopes that this information helps someone who views it.
A few weeks ago, my Chocolate Lab started peeing in the house. He was getting old and was struggling a little to get up so I just assumed that it was age and something that we would have to deal with. I did a brief look online to see if there were any comments and found the typical threads (like this) and a few that said it should be something to check with a vet about.
Unfortunately I was convinced that this was just his "age" since nothing seemed unusual, and there were no signs of "pain" or major discomfort. The peeing stayed the same, but his condition changed rapidly. On Monday I took him in to the vet and found out that diabetes was the cause and the advanced stage and condition forced us to make the decision to put him to sleep.
I'm not sure if an immediate visit to the vet would have changed anything, but our family lost a great friend. I just wish that I would have seen a post like this to convince me that it was worth a quick trip to the vet.
Posted on 01/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have a female dog who will be 14 in December. Just in the last 6 months she has started peeing constantly. My sister said it might be the beginning of renal failure. She soaks her pillows every night. And now she has started to do it during the day. She just doesn't want to get up to go out. She has been living and sleeping outside since June because she ruined the brand new carpet in the basement, but now it's starting to get cold and we have to look at other solutions. It's very frustrating not being able to come up with a quick fix.
Posted on 09/18/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Susan Lake (Guest Post)
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If your dog has changed his peeing habits and needs to learn where not to pee, I suggest you try PeeAway!, its a pet odor neutralizer and pet urine deterrent. They say that once it is applied, it is suppose to keep your pets from peeing in that area. They say it acts like an invisible shield, just a suggestion.
Posted on 09/03/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Chantelle (Guest Post)
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i have a 9 year old min-collie, min-huskie. she barks when she wants to go outside, and scratches when she wants to come inside, but tonight she pee'd on our spare room bed. she hasn't been acting like herself. anyone have any thoughts on why this is happening?
Posted on 08/09/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We have the same problems at our house. Has anyone found a cure for their peeing problems? I have 2 cocker spaniels, one that has mange so bad he smells the house up, and the other that pee's on the floor every night. Our house is starting to smell something horrible! I don't know what to do, I am about at my wits end! HELP!
Posted on 04/30/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Old Dog Peeing in House
my dog is a shetland sheepdog (little collie) and is 15 years old. She just recently fell in the kitchen and could not get up. her rear leg was turned all sidways.
i am a little confused why this happend. i was wondering if she could have had a stroke.
Shes never peed in the house and now she's peed 5 times in the past week. help!
Editor's Note: It could have been a stroke but also could be hip displasia. It isn't common in Shelties but does happen. Please take her to the vet and have her checked out.
Posted on 01/11/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
Peeing on my couch and bed and her bed too!
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By I love my bicon! (Guest Post)
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I really love my bichon, but I am going mental with her peeing in the house. She is 11 and can certainly run around the house and get all excited when you first get home. She barks like crazy for treats and practically turns herself inside out to get one. If she sees a dog at the window, she runs like mad and barks at the back door to go outside to run back and forth in the yard and bark along the walkway at her little friend. She barks and wines at me in the middle of the night, when she decides she wants to be fed regardless of the crazy hour. I could take her out for a nice long walk and she would pee at every post and then some and shortly after we get inside, she will pee on he carpet, up on the couch, on my bed, and even in her lovely little furry bed or on a pile of laundry that I have sorted in the laundry room. I bought a portable steam cleaner because I couldn't keep up with the 2 or 3 times a day she does this. She doesn't do it every day though. I had her checked by the vet and they say that there doesn't appear to be anything wrong with her. The house is starting to reek even with all my efforts to quickly steam clean areas she peed on with a special carpet cleaning chemical for dog odours. Anybody know why she would be doing this?
Posted on 01/04/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Old Dog Peeing in House
Unfortunately, incontinence happens in old age. Think about elderly folks. The bladder weakens with age, is no longer strong and elastic and the urine just leaks out. There are products on the market for this problem for people who suffer from incontinence such as Depends. Sadly, our dogs suffer some of the same medical issues as humans and incontinence is one of them. I am guessing that a dog with this problem cannot stop the 'flow' and just stands there until he or she is finished. I guess we will just have to buy doggie diapers for our beloved friends and deal with it as best we can until they are no longer with us. It's the least we can do for all the unconditional love they have given us throughout their lifetime.
Posted on 08/11/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Sherri Jackson (Guest Post)
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I wonder if you received any responses to this? I have a 10 year old Bichon who is peeing in the house at night. I've tried locking her a bedroom at night which was fine for awhile but now she starts barking to get out at 3am and that bedroom is right beside my daughter's bedroom so that won't do. Last night let her out, thinking pehaps the habit had been broken after several months, but she peed all over the basement carpet (copious amounts!!!). I'm going crazy here - let me know if you figured out what to do with your dog!
Posted on 03/03/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Old Dog Peeing in House
My dog is 13. We have a peeing cage for him. He does go in sometimes. But as he grows older, he doesnt care going in or not. He just pee right outside (esp when you are going out)
Also he used to sleep with us. Now he decides to sleep alone in the sitting room. Any thought?
Posted on 03/02/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Please dont use premarin.. check this post regarding the cruelty to pregnant horses just to get premarin.
http://www.sniksnak.com/premarin.html
Posted on 12/19/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Old Dog Peeing in House
Find a veterinary website for help!
Posted on 09/30/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Susan from Hamilton (Guest Post)
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My old girl (collie shepard x) is 16 and the vet put her on Metacam liquid in her food once a day and you would not beilive the difference from the stiff, slow sleeping dog. Still almost deaf and catarcacts but now plays with the cat and other dog, as to incontinence she goes out several times a night and woofs to wake me. Once in awhile it is a poop in the kitchen but about 8 times in 16 years in not bad
We will keep her untill it is time to go.
Posted on 09/30/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By SNIGDIBBLY (Guest Post)
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She needs to be seen by your Vet of choice. Sounds like she has an UTI or other physical problem.
Posted on 09/30/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Old Dog Peeing in House
Ann,
I have a 16 yr old 1/2 basset hound and 1/2?. We got her when she was only 5 weeks old. She has been doing the very same thing! When she goes to get up she will poo on the floor. When she has to pee she will just go anywhere. Our dog always went to the door and barked or whined for us to let her out and when she wanted in she would scratch the door. Even my 2 yr old grandson will let make her go out and when she scratches he will go let her in. I, like you, try to understand, but it is getting very hard for me. My carpet is RUINED and we are waiting for her to expire before we put new carpet in. On top of the bathroom thing, we just found out that she has heart worms. She coughs alot...it doesn't seem to bother or hurt her and when it does we will have to put her down(she is part of the family). Wish I had some advice for you. I am in the same boat as you so you are definately not alone...Beverly (ARKANSAS)
Posted on 09/29/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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When me elderly female dog began peeing in the house the vet put her on Premarin. It took awhile but it sure helped her get her control back.
Posted on 09/29/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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It may be as simple as getting her a hormone shot if she has been spayed. That was the problem with my older dog. I think you should talk to her vet for advice. Good luck.
Posted on 09/29/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have several things going through my mind. First is the 7 x human yrs. is a fallacy. Twelve is not necessarily that old. I had a dog pts @ 20 & she was healthy until the last few days. I have an 11 & 12 yr. old now & they are fine. Have you had the dog into the vet for a physical & blood profile. Even a simple test to see if she has a bladder/urinary infection. My 20 yr. old was still house trained until the last days. The slowness is a symptom of arthritis. I have 2 dogs with it & I have had them x-rayed to determine the extent of it. I have them on Foster & Smith's glucosame, chrondroitin, vit. c tabs. The one with the worst case is doing fine. The other one is moving slower & I'm seeking alternative treatment. I realize not everyone can afford that so I encourage the oral pills. You can also add MSM tabs to the mix.
Posted on 09/29/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We had an older female and used childs diaper on her wheni in the house it worked wonders just had to remember to catch her before she went out. May also talk to vet about medication for incontinence in females.
Love her try to understamd but it is frustratimg to deal with a mess.
Posted on 09/29/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I had a similar problem, my dog was unable to get out the doggie door when she was old. I timed her from drinking to needing to pee. After drinking and the necessary time passed I took her outside until she did her business. I kept a minimal amount of water in her bowl unless someone was around to take her outside. Your dog may have problems that you are not aware of, incontinence etc. It is not their fault and they need help in their golden years.
Posted on 09/29/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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