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11-18-2006, 08:32 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois
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| Problem with older Yorkie urinating My 11-year old male Yorkie has been potty trained since year 1. We've had him since he was 6 months old. I retired in April and started staying home for the first time since we've had Charlie, our Yorkie. Lately, if he gets mad at me or doesn't feel like I'm paying him enough attention, or we have company over, he'll urinate in the house. He knows he's in trouble b/c he goes straight to his bed and stays there until I go and get him. I"m very frustrated and just don't know what to do with him anymore. Even the simple task of cooking dinner (which I've done for 10.5 years!) will have him urinate somewhere. Does anyone have any advice for me on what I can do or why Charlie's doing it? He gets more than enough attention....and he does like having me at home! |
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11-18-2006, 09:15 PM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin
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| Have you taken him to the vet to rule out any health issues (infections, stones, etc)? |
11-19-2006, 01:01 PM | #3 |
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| I think a trip to the vet would be wise also. When my 11 year old began doing this she was diagnosed with Cushing's disease. You might want to measure her water consumption for several days before going in. Dogs normally take in about 20 to 40 milliliters per pound of body weight per day, or about 3 to 4 cups of water per day for a 20 pound dog. Anything more than that, under normal environmental conditions, is considered polydipsia. There is about 30 mililiters in an ounce. Polydipsia can be a sign of kidney failure, diabetes, cushings and many other things. |
11-19-2006, 01:07 PM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL
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| I'd have to agree with Lacy's Mom. I'd go for a vet trip, especially since this has just started. Something could be wrong, never hurts to check anyway. Better safe than sorry. |
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