jananc Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We have 2 terriers, sisters, who are about 3 years old, house dogs, and very smart girls. About a week ago, one of them has started peeing in the house in the evenings, usually around 8pm. Sometimes it's on the stairs, but last night she hopped right up on my bed, with me sitting there, squatted and peed right in front of me! Why would she do that?? She had just been taken out about 30 minutes prior to that. We take them out 5 or even 6 times a day. Any ideas? This is getting old!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowcat Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 My first thought is that she is ill, possibly with some kind of urinary tract infection. You should take her to the vet. The other possibility is an emotional reaction. Has anything changed recently in her life or in the household? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'd have her checked for a bladder infection. Whenver my housebroken adult dog does that, he usually has an infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Is she spayed? Our dog became incontinent when she was pregnant. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We've had that happen before. Maybe you'll end up having to let them out another time around 8pm... Is there something unusual going on - like are you guys gone most of the day when usually you're at home? We had a dog trainer say family being out of the house spurs on some strange behavoirs in dogs because they are worried about where the "rest of the pack" is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I would have her checked for a UTI. My adult cat started doing this (and she is 13 years old) and she had a terrible UTI. A week on antibiotics did the trick. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 :iagree: My dogs have done this several times. My vet says it's never normal for a well house trained dog to start urinating in the house. Most of the time it is a UTI. One of my dogs actually had bladder cancer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Our last case of a well potty trained dog leaving puddles at night was due do a food sensitivity/allergy. Once we switched him to a new food with no gluten (wheat or corn) he stopped his accidents! He had been on the other 'premium' brand for almost 2 years without problems... I recently found out that that brand had 'modified' its recipe (cheapened the product!!).... argggg With a previous female dog the puddle troubles always meant a UTI. We even had a female cat go through the 'potty in front of you' thing and sure enough she had a UTI. Hope your furry baby gets better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Yup, vet time. You'll need bloodwork and urinalysis. If all comes clear with that, then come back and ask again & I can brainstorm some solutions with you. best wishes, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I agree with the previous posters -- it always signalled a UTI in my dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jananc Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 update -- took her to the vet today, and yes, she has a UTI. Not only that, but kidney stones too :crying: She's scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning. I told my kids their Christmas present is sitting on the couch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdeveson Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Sounds like a sick puppy to me. Take your little girl to the vet -- she may have an UTI and those are very painful. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 update -- took her to the vet today, and yes, she has a UTI. Not only that, but kidney stones too :crying: She's scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning. I told my kids their Christmas present is sitting on the couch! awww. hope she's better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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