[OliversMom]

Thanks for this detailed and extremely helpful thread! I have just ordered 2 belly bands from YorkieHaven Rescue. Because of your comments I can go out and buy the correct pads to have ready when the bands arrive.

Meanwhile, I have a few questions for posters here. Oliver will be 15 next month and shows occasional signs of confusion. He's developed a marking problem but our vet advised against belly bands, saying that he's seen too many resulting urinary tract infections. However, no one here has mentioned that problem: so am i correct in assuming it can be avoided with the kind of meticulous care described in this thread? Has anyone had problems w/ belly bands and UT infections?

I'd also be grateful to hear from anyone who began using the BBs when their Yorkies were advanced seniors like Oliver. How did your dog adapt? Any chance that the BB can revive old potty training habits?

Thanks, all !