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We re-homed an elderly greyhound around 6 months ago. Initially to our amazement, considering the state of her, she was clean straight away.
The last month or so she pee's virtually every time we go out or to bed. (Very rarely when we are in the lounge she pees on the kitchen floor).
As you can imagine it's a tad annoying. She's 11 and we have 7 year old too, (who is generally clean with an occasional mishap).
So, is it just age? Generally she is fine if a little arthritic.
Could it be a urine infection maybe? How do you test a dog for this?
The wife has access to human urine test sticks. Is it worthwhile dipping one in the pool?
Getting really annoying as every time you get up or home there is a puddle waiting. Always on tiled floor so not exactly difficult to clear up, but it's starting to smell a bit where it's soak in the grouting, which probably makes it worse due to the scenting issue.
The last month or so she pee's virtually every time we go out or to bed. (Very rarely when we are in the lounge she pees on the kitchen floor).
As you can imagine it's a tad annoying. She's 11 and we have 7 year old too, (who is generally clean with an occasional mishap).
So, is it just age? Generally she is fine if a little arthritic.
Could it be a urine infection maybe? How do you test a dog for this?
The wife has access to human urine test sticks. Is it worthwhile dipping one in the pool?
Getting really annoying as every time you get up or home there is a puddle waiting. Always on tiled floor so not exactly difficult to clear up, but it's starting to smell a bit where it's soak in the grouting, which probably makes it worse due to the scenting issue.
You could use human sticks (we do) but your interpretation would not be correct (whats normal for a dog may not be normal for a human) but write them down and let your vet know. Prob still need to take a sample to your vet to measure urine SG.
It does sound a bit behavioural but you shouldn't go down that route until she has had a clean bill of health medically, so really she needs a vet ck.
It does sound a bit behavioural but you shouldn't go down that route until she has had a clean bill of health medically, so really she needs a vet ck.
Cheers Bex. How do you get a sample though?
I'll get the wife to dip a stick before mopping up. I'll post up results when done.
She is behaving normally, for a grey. Just been throwing her toys round the lounge as i type and seems happy. No signs of pain or stress. Just the peeing. Luckily she doesn't pee huge amounts, unlike the younger boy who seems to have the bladder capacity of the average water tank!
I'll get the wife to dip a stick before mopping up. I'll post up results when done.
She is behaving normally, for a grey. Just been throwing her toys round the lounge as i type and seems happy. No signs of pain or stress. Just the peeing. Luckily she doesn't pee huge amounts, unlike the younger boy who seems to have the bladder capacity of the average water tank!
The_Burg said:
We re-homed an elderly greyhound around 6 months ago. Initially to our amazement, considering the state of her, she was clean straight away.
The last month or so she pee's virtually every time we go out or to bed. (Very rarely when we are in the lounge she pees on the kitchen floor).
As you can imagine it's a tad annoying. She's 11 and we have 7 year old too, (who is generally clean with an occasional mishap).
So, is it just age? Generally she is fine if a little arthritic.
Could it be a urine infection maybe? How do you test a dog for this?
The wife has access to human urine test sticks. Is it worthwhile dipping one in the pool?
Getting really annoying as every time you get up or home there is a puddle waiting. Always on tiled floor so not exactly difficult to clear up, but it's starting to smell a bit where it's soak in the grouting, which probably makes it worse due to the scenting issue.
If her health is given the all clear I will wager it was a one off mishap that has developed into a bad habit. It could have even been a learnt behaviour off your 7 year old.The last month or so she pee's virtually every time we go out or to bed. (Very rarely when we are in the lounge she pees on the kitchen floor).
As you can imagine it's a tad annoying. She's 11 and we have 7 year old too, (who is generally clean with an occasional mishap).
So, is it just age? Generally she is fine if a little arthritic.
Could it be a urine infection maybe? How do you test a dog for this?
The wife has access to human urine test sticks. Is it worthwhile dipping one in the pool?
Getting really annoying as every time you get up or home there is a puddle waiting. Always on tiled floor so not exactly difficult to clear up, but it's starting to smell a bit where it's soak in the grouting, which probably makes it worse due to the scenting issue.
Clean the area with biological washing powder and warm water to get rid of the scent, because part of the problem could be your dog sees it as a toilet because she can smell that she has used it before. Then wipe over with diluted lemon juice - dogs don't like the smell of it.
Before you leave her make sure she always is taken outside, and that it's the first thing you do when you get back. Lots of praise when she does go outside, like back to the puppy training days!
If it persists then I'd recommend crate training, if only for a short time, as dogs don't mess in their own space.
One last thought, it doesn't sound like separation anxiety if this is the only symptom but if anything else ties in with sep. anxiety symptoms you'll need to quite radically change your approach to training. Very do-able, but needs commitment.
The_Burg said:
She was clean last night.
So no test as yet.
Behaviour is fine, definitely not seperation issue. She likes her own space.
About to go shopping so will see if she's clean again.
Collect sample when you take her out for a wee, would be better than collecting off floor (however this is still better than no sample at all So no test as yet.
Behaviour is fine, definitely not seperation issue. She likes her own space.
About to go shopping so will see if she's clean again.
)Finally managed to get a sample, the wife followed her round the garden with a saucer, all clear no issues.
Has been much cleaner of late. Though has just returned from the vets getting a skin tear repaired again. Why do they have such paper thin skin? That is 3 vet repairs and a couple of home jobs. All different incidents.
Has been much cleaner of late. Though has just returned from the vets getting a skin tear repaired again. Why do they have such paper thin skin? That is 3 vet repairs and a couple of home jobs. All different incidents.
Maybe it could be down to old age my parents had to watch there old dog like a hawk the last few years of his life or he would pee in the house but he was 16 years old and wasnt to steady on his feet at the end.
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Maybe just down to the dog being a fair age and suddenly moving into a new home might just be a little upset etc this type of thig happends a lot with big changes etc
or
Maybe just down to the dog being a fair age and suddenly moving into a new home might just be a little upset etc this type of thig happends a lot with big changes etc
The_Burg said:
Has been much cleaner of late. Though has just returned from the vets getting a skin tear repaired again. Why do they have such paper thin skin? That is 3 vet repairs and a couple of home jobs. All different incidents.
That rings warning bells. I have had four greyhounds now, and never had a problem with skin tears. Have a look at this: http://www.vetinfo.com/canine-cushings-disease.htm...230TE said:
The_Burg said:
Has been much cleaner of late. Though has just returned from the vets getting a skin tear repaired again. Why do they have such paper thin skin? That is 3 vet repairs and a couple of home jobs. All different incidents.
That rings warning bells. I have had four greyhounds now, and never had a problem with skin tears. Have a look at this: http://www.vetinfo.com/canine-cushings-disease.htm...What looks like a tiny puncture spreads alarmingly.
The_Burg said:
230TE said:
The_Burg said:
Has been much cleaner of late. Though has just returned from the vets getting a skin tear repaired again. Why do they have such paper thin skin? That is 3 vet repairs and a couple of home jobs. All different incidents.
That rings warning bells. I have had four greyhounds now, and never had a problem with skin tears. Have a look at this: http://www.vetinfo.com/canine-cushings-disease.htm...What looks like a tiny puncture spreads alarmingly.
What's the latest on this now please? Just reading the thread over.
Separation anxiety can come and go at any age in my experience so I wouldn't rule it out.
I wouldn't look at crate training with an older dog as this can introduce fresh anxiety...some dogs will soil in a crate. Crating would be my last option.
Another thought is urinary incontinence? Though likely to be seen in most resting areas. 20% of spayed b
hes can develop this.
Nick
Separation anxiety can come and go at any age in my experience so I wouldn't rule it out.
I wouldn't look at crate training with an older dog as this can introduce fresh anxiety...some dogs will soil in a crate. Crating would be my last option.
Another thought is urinary incontinence? Though likely to be seen in most resting areas. 20% of spayed b
hes can develop this.Nick
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