Guest Anonymous Posted August 16, 2003 Posted August 16, 2003 Hi! I am new here and hope someone can help. My seven year old mixed breed (big dog - 105+ lbs) has recently started urinating and defecating on the living room carpet once or twice a week. This is very unusual behaviour for him. He had an accident this morning and shortly after we had scolded him and cleaned it up he went right back to the same spot and urinated while looking right at me!! Any ideas about where I can start to solve this problem would be welcome. This dog has always had regular shots and veterinary care and has been on the the same dog food for several years. No recent changes in lifestyle, schedules etc. We own another dog and 2 cats and they have all been living together happily for years. Thanks for your help! Quote
DogPaddle Posted August 16, 2003 Posted August 16, 2003 Excellent advice Mei-Mei! stressedwayout - The only thing I can add to what Mei-Mei said is, I know its stressful and weird for your dog to being doing this but try to relax, its likely nothing you did and probably your dog is not doing it just to spite you (although quite late in our housetraining process I'm pretty sure Zaphod messed in the house for just that reason - he can be very stubborn) so its likely you'll be able to find the cause/solution soon. Let us know how the Nature's Miracle or similar pet smell remover works and what your vet thinks, ok? Quote
DogPaddle Posted August 16, 2003 Posted August 16, 2003 Zaphod has just demonstrated a true sense of irony - I just finished my above post and Zaphod watered Pik's backpack - first time he's ever cocked his leg too. :roll: Quote
courtnek Posted August 16, 2003 Posted August 16, 2003 At 7 years old the above replies are right - he could be getting incontinent due to age. 105 is a good sized dog. He may also be upset about something, or even ill. I think a vet visit is your best bet. He could have a urinary tract infection, or a stomach parasite. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted August 17, 2003 Posted August 17, 2003 Thanks to all of you for your suggestions! We are currently on vacation with our dogs and hoping a change of scenery will help all of us! Will take your advice for cleaning the carpet as soon as we get home. We have also changed our dogs' feeding time from morning to evening as most of the soiling is taking place in the mornings - hoping a change of feeding pattern might help as well as evening feedings fit in better with our curent lifestyle. And if all else fails a vet checkup seems like a good idea - better to be safe than sorry! Will let you know how it goes.... and thanks again!! Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted August 18, 2003 Posted August 18, 2003 Is the dog ok while you are a way from home or is he still doing it Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted August 18, 2003 Posted August 18, 2003 we arrived at the cottage yesterday so have only been here one day but so far so good! although he wasn't having accidents every day at home either....so we will wait and see! Quote
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