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I have same trouble with 2 of my 3 boys...one will turn 17 in a few months the other will turn 15 in oct..i think the stem cells are the only way to fix this but i am unemployed so i cann t go that way.i am going to try the dipper next.i might be able to fix with antibiotics ..but they both would have to stay on for the rest of their lifes..vet said it coyld be the teeth..
Well heck, I pee more in the house now too. The only thing is, I've mastered the peeing in the toilet thing and my pooch has not. My pooch is now age equivalent to being my parent, and man, that is OLD!!! I think he can hang on longer than me, even so.
Hi, my name is Frank. We have a 12 year old female Beagle, who exhibits most of the symptoms discussed. She is ravenously thirsty all the time, and now pees in the house all the time, as well as outside. Had all kind of tests done.......No diabetes, no kidney or bladder infection, no Cushings disease, etc. In fact, the vet gave her a week's worth of antibiotics prophylacticly in case a bladder infection slipped past the tests. She (the vet) also suggested limiting the dogie to 1 quart of water per day. I've limited her to maybe 1.5, but she is turning over her water bowl (a sign she used to say she wants more) all day. She does not seem to 'have accidents', in that she is not dribbling pee, she squats, even in front of me, and pees. Had the rugs steam cleaned yesterday, and she peed on one of them again today. I let her out 6-7 times a day, and she pees most of the time, but an hour later will pee inside. Maybe I just need to crate her, although what kind of life is that.....kind of like saying what kind of life am I leading with her having this issue. Thanks for listening.
I have had remarkable results with acupuncture in the same sort of situation you are describing, where traditional veterinary medicine can't identify a cause or help. My dogs and I both use an acupuncturist as our primary healthcare provider. My strong suggestion is to find a vet in your area who has taken advanced training in acupuncture. I would not go to a vet who has also had some acupuncture training, but rather find a holistic vet who specializes in acupuncture. I have seen good results from acupuncture with one treatment, but it can take 2-3 treatments to get maximum benefit.
Addendum: my money is on acupuncture, but if you don't want to go that route, then ask for a consultation for a second opinion at either a teaching veterinary hospital or a larger veterinary hospital that is AAHA certified.
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Hi, my name is Frank. We have a 12 year old female Beagle, who exhibits most of the symptoms discussed. She is ravenously thirsty all the time, and now pees in the house all the time, as well as outside. Had all kind of tests done.......No diabetes, no kidney or bladder infection, no Cushings disease, etc. In fact, the vet gave her a week's worth of antibiotics prophylacticly in case a bladder infection slipped past the tests. She (the vet) also suggested limiting the dogie to 1 quart of water per day. I've limited her to maybe 1.5, but she is turning over her water bowl (a sign she used to say she wants more) all day. She does not seem to 'have accidents', in that she is not dribbling pee, she squats, even in front of me, and pees. Had the rugs steam cleaned yesterday, and she peed on one of them again today. I let her out 6-7 times a day, and she pees most of the time, but an hour later will pee inside. Maybe I just need to crate her, although what kind of life is that.....kind of like saying what kind of life am I leading with her having this issue. Thanks for listening.
I'd take her to another vet and get a second opinion. It sounds like a specialist is in order. If the specialist doesn't find anything I wonder if it's anxiety...
Trying acupuncture can't hurt but I'd take her to a specialist first to make sure the first vet didn't miss something.
If your senior, or any age adult dog suddenly forgets that he/she has been potty-trained and the appropriate testing has been performed by your vet, focus on ANY change that may have occurred in the household around the time the urinating started. It could have been as simple as a change in your normal schedule or difficulty or pain getting up or down in order to urinate outside. You may assume your dog is being "too lazy to go potty outside" but that is very likely not the reason. The cause could be an increase in tension in the household, such as anger or arguing within the members of your dogs human family. Changes such as a teenager leaving the household for college or a step family moving in or even a house guest visiting for an extended period is enough to throw your once careful, obedient fur-child into emotional turmoil. Your dog may be picking up on your negative emotions resulting from the loss of a loved one, work angst, an injury you sustained, money problems, your hoarding is out of control, problems with your teenager or any one of 1,000 other stressors. It could be a great, positive change in your life, like welcoming your first grandchild into your life, even if not going to live with you. Possibly your other dog or pet is ill or injured and you are lavishing more attention on the other pet and your incontinent pooch feels left out and becomes jealous.
Other issues that could cause "old faithful" to spring leaks in the house; changing your dog's food, or the eating time(s), reducing your dog's food intake due to obesity, medications your dog is taking, putting additives and supplements in the dog food or water, offering your dog people-food, or dog treats high in salt, sugar, grains such as wheat and corn.
Lastly, try to make note of where your dog is peeing in the house. If she is peeing in a more hidden area, she is ashamed because she couldn't hold it in any longer. If she is peeing right in front of you or in a common area where you will see it immediately, she is likely trying to tell you something is wrong and she needs your help! If she is peeing on your prized possessions, houseplants or furniture, especially your bed yet has never been allowed on the furniture, she is PISSED at you, no pun intended, and she is punishing you for whatever you did wrong.
The best advice I can give you is to pay attention to your dog; her actions, her moods, her expressions, her barking, her movements and mobility, her habits, her interactions with other pets and family members. The answer is very often right in front of you, you just haven't seen it. Try making small changes and watch for changes in your dog but be patient, it probably won't happen overnight. It is NEVER a good idea or productive to scold or punish your dog for peeing in the house as it can actually do more emotional damage and cause even more behavioral issues. You wouldn't scold your baby or your elderly parent for their inability to hold their urine until they could get to the toilet and this is no different.
My pit/lab mix is 21 (!) and started dribbling in the house. For the past year she has taken half of a Prion pill every day. No more problems! Frankly, your vet doesn't seem all that helpful. Perhaps you should pursue a second opinion ?
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