my husbands dog is 3 years old and house broken. lately, she won't use the bathroom outside- she does it on the carpet. but earlier today, i was sitting on the couch with a blanket and she got up there by me and pissed on the blanket. then she climbed up on the back of the couch, walked behind me, and sat down on the arm of the couch shaking. was she shaking because she knew she was in trouble (she knows when she's done something wrong)? or is this something that needs to be looked at by a vet?
2006-08-30 13:46:22 · 23 answers · asked by flip4urkandi 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
she's lived with me for over 2 years and nothing has changed. we've lived here for over 2 months, but her problem just stared. i take her outside when i smoke (which is about every hour)
2006-08-30 13:53:50 · update #1
just the thought of complete strangers being so concerned for my little doggie makes me feel all warm and squishy inside! (i hate that feeling!) thank you all so much for your answers. believe me, they truely are greatly appreciated!!!
2006-08-30 15:06:50 · update #2
Yes, she most likely has a medical problem. She is doing the best she can to 'tell' you that. If you have a regular vet, call them - they may just need you to bring in a urine sample. More than likely, she will have an urinary tract infection, which can be treated with antibiotics. If she doesn't, they will need to see her, as it could be more serious, like diabetes or ? Good luck.
2006-08-30 13:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good observation about the vet. I assume this housebroken dog has a way of notifying you it has to potty? If not, teach it to like I did. Anyway, assuming you are letting it out enough and nothing else has changed, I would indeed take it to the vet to rule out any medical problems (bladder infection etc) before taking any action.
Until the apt just try and take her out constantly to prevent the accidents but I'd get her to the vet pronto first. If the vet rules out any medical problems then come back and post again stating it is a behavioral problem.
Btw: You say its your husbands dog and its 3 years old. Does this mean you just got married and moved in with your husband? If so it could be marking its territory!!!
2006-08-30 13:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by ScipioAfricanus 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My daughter's boxer had a similar problem and it turned out to be a bladder infection. Her dog was also running a fever associated with the infection, which caused the dog to have a seizure - very scary! Ended up costing her more by having to rush the dog to the after-hours vet than if she had just taken him when she suspected a problem. Don't wait until it gets worse.
2006-08-30 13:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by debbiedo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be the change of the move is just catching up with her and she is acting out, she could be jealous or feeling as thought she is not getting enough attention. I would suggest taking her to the vet but hopefully it wont be anything too serious. I have had several dogs with attitudes who tend to pee in the house when things don't go there way. good luck.
2006-08-30 14:43:24 · answer #4 · answered by spnky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you say you moved two months ago? That might be part of the problem. Go back to whatever training method was used to "housebreak" her in the first place. Also, a check-up with the vet is a good idea just to make sure she doesn't have a problem.
2006-08-30 13:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor creature. Believe it or not, without anthropomorphising animals, they do have an innate dignity and the poor dog must be feeling humiliated if she does have an organic inability to contain herself like that. If the vet can't find a reason, find a dog behaviouralist, a professional, and have them check it out. They can teach you how to retrain her if it's a behavioural problem instead of a medical one. A good dog is worth the effort.
2006-08-30 18:40:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the dog needs to go to the vet. She could have a bladder or other urinary infection and can't hold it and she thought she was going to get in trouble after wards. If the vet rules out anything wrong, then it is time to retrain her to be housebroken. Good luck.
2006-08-30 13:51:07 · answer #7 · answered by bcringler 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the dog has a problem and maybe your the one the dog trusts right now. Take the dog to get checked out good luck Try not to get to upset til you understand why the dog is doing this.
2006-08-30 13:55:22 · answer #8 · answered by littlins 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a urinary tract infection. Cats do the same thing when they have it which often leaves them ending up at pounds since the owners are tired of them peeing on their pillows... But yeah take her to the vet, bring a sample of her pee if you can and they'll get her on meds to get rid of it. Good luck!
2006-08-30 14:40:25 · answer #9 · answered by Jess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, a pet will do that because you have upset them. Moved. Changed a pattern they were used to. If nothing has been changed, then you might want to call the vet and see what they think.
2006-08-30 13:50:02 · answer #10 · answered by misstigeress 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋