[LindaH]

We have a 14 yr old yellow lab, Bailey, who is often unable to let us know that she needs to go out and leaves us "presents" in the house near or on her bed. She has arthritis and some hip dysplasia, and the vet thinks that there is probably some nerve damage that is making it impossible for her to know that she needs to go out. We have her on a low residue diet which she gets twice a day in smaller amounts. Hoping that someone has some ideas for us. As her "mommy", I know she can't help it and therefore don't mind the clean up. (Quite easy on hardwood floors) But when we have to be gone and leave her with friends, I'm sure they're not thrilled about the extra "duty". Otherwise, she is doing fine. Still loves her walks, tries to chase a squirrel or two, and greets us warmly. Thanks for any help or ideas!

Linda

[sandyh]

My sammy had gotten to that point only peeing to. its nothing to pick up poop even on rugs its the peep that sucks. anyhow as long as she was still getting up to go out and stretch her legs i just kept cleaning up after her. but when her back end finally went totally out(she was 14 also) i finally put her down. it was the hardest thing in my life to do is to make that descion.

[oes forever]

i have a staffy cross who was paralised due to a spinal injury and only felt from his shoulders upwards. the poo would just fall out of him when and where, and we had to carry him outside to express his bladder too. as he started to get better he started crawling round so things got a bit messy.
we found dog nappies/diapers that were washable on ebay and also some belly bands, a belt like thing that goes around his stomach and fastens with velcro and has an absorbant bit, for his wee. i then made lots of them. the only drawback about the nappies/diapers is that you then have to wash his bum, dont know whats worse? but we had carpets then. he still doesnt know when he is going to poo till the last minute where usually he runs like hell outside. but accidents do happen.
hope your dog is ok