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Maya2001 -> RE: How would you train an older dog where it's ok to pee if he can't get outside to go? (2/4/2008 11:21:50 PM)
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Camille I've also thought of making a sleeping station, if you will. His sleeping pad anything else he could want, put lots of floor protection down and then he can continue having water, cause he gets awful thirsty and desperate later on in the evening when we take his water away, so let him have his dish of water, and just clean up the pads or what you've put down in the morning.
If it was me I would arrange a vet visit but also take in a urine sample as the vet about they may want a mid stream sample from first thing in the morning-- for urine they can for infection, crystals or stones, whether the urine is concentrating and for glucose or protein, I would want a geriatric blood panel done as well the reason for making an appointment for the dog, so as to check blood sugar, and blood values related to kidney and liver function his thirst could indicate some kidney problems or diabetes and denying water can actually make the problems worse though even a bladder infection, stones can cause increased thirst. I personally do not restrict water for any of my dogs unless it is absolutely required example for surgery, simply because they are less efficient then humans at cooling themselves as they sweat thru their tongue and feet where humans sweat thru their skin so have a larger body surface for cooling their bodies down and in the case of them developing certain health problems limiting water can actually be dangerous to them, and by having water out all the time I can note changes in drinking habits which can be a indicator of a health problem occurring, for the bladder problem google belly bands they are designed for male dogs you can use a maxi pad inside to absorb the pee to keep the wetness from the skin but would recommend washing the skin daily with a damp cloth to prevent urine burns to the skin if you use a diaper or bellyband, the diaper is no good for pooping though since the hole in cut larger then the tail to prevent chafing under the tail, I have used puppy pad pretty sucessfully for an older dog, they are scented to attract a dog to go on them, may not be all that effective if you male lifts his leg to go, but you can still encourage him to go in one area by using a 2 quart pop bottle filled with water for weight so not tipping over and placing it on top of a couple puppy pads for him to spray on.
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