Thanks to all who are coming to my rescue. First, he weighed 5 lbs. a week ago last Friday when the vet initially checked him for the UTI. No blood work was done, but he was treated on symptoms because his bladder was not full, and I was unable to get a specimen myself. I took him back on the next Friday, and after they got a specimen, he got a clean bill of health. No crystals, etc. The vet said that either the meds worked, or he never had a UTI. He is drinking approximately 1 - 1 1/2 cups (2 max) of water per day, and is pretty active late in the day when my kids get home. So that is probably when he drinks more. I guess that is why he has to go every 1/2 to 1 hour in the evening. I tried crate training yesterday. He spent almost the whole day in the crate, because he didn't have to go from 6:30 AM until 12:30 PM. After he went at 12:30, I kept him out until I had to leave at 2:00. I took him out after returning at 3:15, but he didn't have to go. So back in the crate with another try at 4:15. Didn't have to go until 5:45. So I kept him out, because he went. That's where things went bad, and consistently go bad.
From what you have said, he drinks quite a bit more than he should, even with a lot of exercise. BTW way, I took him out 3 times after the 5:45 time, and he didn't go once. But he did go in the house 4 times. Does this mean I should crate him for most of the evening too? I guess that is what I need to get over. I feel sad that he won't have much interaction with us when we are all home, and not much activity in the evening.
And finally, I don't think that he is marking, although I initially thought he might be. He is neutered and does not lift his leg. The vet did not think so. Sometimes he goes a lot, usually when it is outside, but other times not (usually inside). |