We have a miniature schnauzer that is almost seven years old. Within the past few months he has begun to get us up once or twice a night to go outside to urinate. He acts like 'I gotta go right now'. His daytime habits haven't really changed. He's eating and drinking the same as he always has, but he's driving us crazy with all these sleep interuptions. Is this a behavior problem or health issue?
2006-12-12 12:37:15 · 10 answers · asked by Raysgirl 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Have your vet take a look at him. A few possibilities:
Urinary tract infection
Bladder stones (Schnauzers are prone to these)
Cushing's Disease
Diabetes
Since you say his eating and drinking haven't changed, I'd lean towards the first two, as opposed to the last two.
2006-12-12 12:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That can be normal aging for small breeds, but I'd take him to the vet to rule out any health problems, like an enlarged prostate, or a urinary tract infection, just to be safe.
2006-12-12 12:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by Emmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like perhaps a UTI (urinary tract infection). Take him to the vet and have him screened. It's easy to clear up with antibiotics. Good luck.
Ever had a bladder infection? You really DO have to go RIGHT NOW!
Incidently, our screennames are very close. :)
2006-12-12 12:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At seven, he is getting up in age. But I would take him to your vet. It may be nothing, but age coming to play, but I would have him checked out. He may have a urinary track infection, or some other medical issue. But to be sure, have him checked by your vet.
2006-12-12 12:49:48 · answer #4 · answered by hoosiernumber1daddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog his age should be able to hold it longer. It could be a medical issue like diabetes, or a bladder problem. I would take him to the vet and have him checked.
2006-12-12 12:43:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, we humans get more like that as we get on in years too. I'd say to get him checked by the vet to make sure there isn't any kind of underlying medical issue.
2006-12-12 12:55:30 · answer #6 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might have a urinary tract infection or possibly urinary incontinence. Take a urine sample to your vet to rule out the infection, then go from there.
2006-12-12 13:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 23:51:17 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ah my dog used to do that ah take her out right before she goes to sleep and she if she still has to go . If so well go see a vet or something
2006-12-12 12:43:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if its young pup then be prepared to wake up to whines at 2:00 IN THE MORING. IM NOT SURE IF IT ALL RIGHT FOR a grown dog to do it though.
2006-12-12 12:43:53 · answer #10 · answered by animal_lover2013 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋