Old Dog Peeing in the House

ChrisKam · 11-11-2011

Over the last 4 months, my 16 year-old, female, poodle-terrier has been peeing in the house. I've been giving her Propalin (hormonal drugs) everyday, but yet for some reason she pees whenever we're not at home because she can't hold it in any longer.

I leave my house in the morning, and she stays home for about 6 hours by herself, and she usually pees right before I get home. I have no idea what I'm supposed to do, and my parents have been waking up in the morning at around 2am just so she won't pee in the night.

My parents want to put her down because she's ruining the hardwood floor and making the house smell, but my dog is just so active. She still runs around like a puppy and she's still able to do things that she could when she was 4 years old. I have no idea as to what I can do, and my parents are thinking about putting her down tomorrow. I would be able to accept it if she was in any sort of pain, but my dog is absolutely healthy if it wasn't for these pee issues.

Are there any suggestions?

P.S. I'd also like to mention that this peeing started after she had a bladder infection.

lange · 11-11-2011

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope your parents rethink it and decide to work things through.

The Propalin is for her incontinence issues, correct? Have you talked with your dogs vet to let them know she is still having a little bit of issues holding her bladder? It doesn't sound too bad since she is able to hold it for a good amount of time.

A few ideas I have is; 1.) Dog diapers- I would personally try this first. If you could put them on her while your awake & home so that she can get familiar & comfortable with them on. If she starts messing with them you can give her a little verbal correction then redirect her to play with you or do something else.
2.) Crate her when you're not home. You can put down a blanket in her crate and just give it a wash each day and wipe your dog down when you come home/wake up.
3.) Leave her outside, but this would be my least favorite suggestion. I don't know what the temp is where you live, how your yard is or if you have a dog house, but I think it would be worth the try if the only other recourse is putting her to sleep..

I really hope you and your parents can come to an agreement in working this out. My heart goes out to you and your furry girl! Please keep us updated. Best wishes to you!!

Lunareclipse · 11-11-2011

Your dog is OLD! They do have doggie daipers for doggie incontinence. You can't expect a dog that old to make it outside every time. It would be like expecting your 90 year old granny to make it the bathroom every time. I would go out and get some doggie Depends.

Sometimes it's best for the dog, when it reaches a certain age and it can't properly care for itself anymore, to be put to sleep. I don't know how old you are, but maybe you are old enough to understand that keeping a dog alive well past it's quality of living is gone isn't very humane. In fact, it's downright selfish. While you don't want your dog to be put to sleep, it might be best for the dog. So think for a while, not about what you want, but what is best for your dog. Your parents might be right in having your dog put to sleep.

lange · 11-11-2011

Luna, the dog is healthy other than the incontinence. Even Kuma had slight incontinence issues when she was a pup due to her juvenile vaginitis.

Lunareclipse · 11-11-2011

Then doggie Depends is the best thing.

ChrisKam · 11-11-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lunareclipse

Your dog is OLD! They do have doggie daipers for doggie incontinence. You can't expect a dog that old to make it outside every time. It would be like expecting your 90 year old granny to make it the bathroom every time. I would go out and get some doggie Depends.

Sometimes it's best for the dog, when it reaches a certain age and it can't properly care for itself anymore, to be put to sleep. I don't know how old you are, but maybe you are old enough to understand that keeping a dog alive well past it's quality of living is gone isn't very humane. In fact, it's downright selfish. While you don't want your dog to be put to sleep, it might be best for the dog. So think for a while, not about what you want, but what is best for your dog. Your parents might be right in having your dog put to sleep.

She's very healthy. Her vision and hearing are deteriorating, but people often mistake her for a puppy.

CorkyMax · 11-11-2011

Just hope you don't end up giving her Proin!

Link about Proin (and note that there is another long name for this killer drug----Find it amongst the posts in this link: Is your dog on PROIN? READ THIS!

And here is another link on incontinence: Incontinence

And this is a hint for diaper use: Here is a hint for those of you that have tried using subs for the killer, proin, and have decided to go with diapers: Consider using disposable diapers. If you don't want to spend extra money on pet diapers, use a pair of scissors to cut a small opening for the pet's tail about 1 inch below the waistline of the front of the diaper. Using masking tape, cover the edges of the cut opening to prevent seepage. Secure the disposable diaper on the pet backward for a better fit.

akismaster · 11-13-2011

Do you have a backyard? How bout leaving her there? Putting a dog down for reasons like that are unacceptable. She deserves to be worked at. She deserves to live whatever life she has left in her. Please work on this issue of hers by trying to do the waiting game of her feeling like urinating.

jamine · 11-24-2011

Are you sure you dog is on Propalin? It's not hormonal - actually, it is exactly the very same drug as Proin (phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride)...

smooches · 11-25-2011

Great suggestions to use diapers. When cleaning up her wees, put some white vinegar in water to wipe up her wee as it will get rid of the smell your parents are worried about.

Burning Lavender Oil essential oil in an oil burner will help to stop her weeing in the house and help the house to smell nicer as well.

If she still has a little infection, giving her cranberry capsules/tablets will help to improve her urinary tract.

Good luck.

sandra0606 · 01-24-2012

I think it's best to take your dog to a vet. A vet will tell you what exactly is your dog suffering from.