they both do it now ..the little one was the only doing it at first in the cage and i have alterd the little ones eating schedules changed from wet dog food to dry and she still does it in the cage while i am not there. Now the big one is doing it during the day while i am not there i put her in the bathroom so she does not roam the apartment the little one goes in a cage i also tried a small cage for her but that still didn't work help me i am on my last leg
2007-11-06 10:19:08 · 9 answers · asked by suzie B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
How long are these dogs in the cage? How big is the cage? How old are the dogs?
If they are in the cage 6+ hours, they may not be able to hold it any longer.
If the cages are rather large, they may go pottie on one side and not feel like they are spoiling their den.
As for age, 'the experts' typically say that pups/dogs can hold it 1 hour for every month they are old, upto 8 hours... but 8 hours is not recommended.
2007-11-06 10:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the dogs are small, they can only hold their bladder for so long. A small dog can usually only hold its bladder for 4-5 hours, so if you are leaving them in the crate for longer than this, you need to find a different set up. Perhaps a doggy door?
2007-11-06 10:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by Critter Queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
c have you try ed changing the time you feed them .if you can find out long food tacks to go through there system you should be able to fix the problem ,this might meen feeding them once a day .woud like to know moor
2007-11-06 10:36:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check with your vet, there may be something wrong!
Then if that checks out okay, go to your pet store and ask for advice on crates.
2007-11-06 10:23:31 · answer #4 · answered by Dog Trainer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop using cages.
2007-11-06 10:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a pet shop or puppy mill dogs you got there.
2007-11-06 10:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by Pawsitively Dog 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same with my dogs!
Well, one has a bladder problem so it makes sense.
We usually let them out alot.
2007-11-06 10:29:36 · answer #7 · answered by Dominic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check with your vet, there may be something wrong!
Then if that checks out okay
2007-11-06 10:33:03 · answer #8 · answered by chocolate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are they and how long are they crated?
2007-11-06 13:22:09 · answer #9 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋