My dog has been waking me up twice a night for almost a week and wanting to go outside looking like he has to go to the bathroom. I don't believe in dog years but in supossed "dog years" he is about 30. Any reasons or suggestions.
2006-08-26 08:12:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I take him out every time he whines to go out but he does'nt come directly back instead he wanders my yard and when I call him he takes his time before he comes.
2006-08-26 08:41:10 · update #1
Do you take him out when he does this and does he go? An increase in this behavior often indicates a urinary tract problem or prostate problem. It could also be any number of other conditions. You really need to take your dog to the vet for a check up and have this evaluated. The sooner he is treated, the better.
2006-08-26 08:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well as he gets older the more likely he will be to lose control over his bladder. However he is still pretty young. He might have a bladder infection.
RENAL FAILURE often occurs in both older cats and dogs. In pets over eight years old, the early signs of renal (kidney) failure are increased water consumption and frequent urination.
Other symptoms include:
weight loss
decreased appetite
weakness
lethargy
increased sleeping
As pets age, the kidney's filter units (gloneruli) begin to fail, and are gradually replaced by fibrous tissue (scarring). To keep the kidneys working, the brain's thirst center stimulates the animal to drink more water. Hopefully, the pet's owner will notice, and be alerted to a potential health problem. Since there are also other causes for increased thirst, it is important to test the animal's blood and urine to determine the nature of the problem.
Once diagnosed, renal failure can be treated according to its severity. If the disease is minor and in its early stages, changing the pet's diet, restricting protein and sodium, and starting mild fluid therapy can help. In severe cases with dehydration, pets require hospitalization and a high rate of intravenous fluids to diurese or "jump start" the kidneys. This treatment is continued until kidney value blood tests come down to a reasonable level (hopefully) and the animal is clinically improved.
2006-08-26 15:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your dog to the vet and make sure that first there isn't anything physically wrong with him. My dog had a urinary tract infection and she had to go outside about 9 times a day until it was cured. If the vet determines nothing is wrong then talk to an animal trainer.
2006-08-26 15:18:41 · answer #3 · answered by Samantha U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if your dog does not have to go, then don't get into the habit of taking him out. Let him whine a night or two and he will get the idea that your not budging. Other-wise take him to the vet, there could be a problem.
2006-08-26 15:17:13 · answer #4 · answered by pecksun8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's going to the bathroom more frequently, it could be a urinary tract infection. If he's just going outside to "cruise" around, he's trained you to let him out every night. :)
Try not giving him any water or food after 7 or so.
2006-08-26 15:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by OneLotus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to your Vet , he might have diabetes and needs to pee a lot or a urinary infection
2006-08-26 15:40:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you allowing him to eat at his leisure? if so you may want to put him on scheduled feedings. my dog eats in the morning and poops in the morning. good luck
2006-08-26 15:27:36 · answer #7 · answered by mypurpleelephant 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well U need to tell more like if U actually take him and if he actually goes!!!!!!Take it to the vet and ask them what's wrong!!!Is that so hard?!?!??God!!!!
2006-08-26 15:34:03 · answer #8 · answered by ~*PM*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignore him and he will stop
2006-08-26 15:29:20 · answer #9 · answered by suz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋