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  • In his last month, Topper occasionally left a puddle near the back door (with a dog door), I think he tried to go out but didn't make it in time. We were having urinary issues and were taking him out often.

    But Dig is only 14 and healthy, so a trip to the vet sounds right to me, could be infection, or irritation from crystals. Hopefully it is something simple. Fingers crossed for a good outcome!

  • thanks guys. i don't know about how long he can hold it - that's what has me confused b/c sometimes it's a LOT longer than other times. of course he does seem to drink more when he's been exercising more. And he's been quite fresh of late. I started taking him, and Jet the trying and Zest the superstar in training out to the agility yard all at one time. That's been fun - 3 dogs doing one jump at the same time. But having a 'gility session really perks him up. He's just as grand as he's always been. Of course I then have to take the boyz back in so Z can have a real lesson.

  • Just keep in mind that (as I have found with my elders) they get to a point that like a puppy they totally forget that they need to go out and pee….. and in the end, it has nothing to do with how long they can hold it.... they just need to go

  • yes, that's sort of what i'm figuring is going on. when he does need to go it's NOW and 5 minutes is too late. Which is what's happened 2 times this week. Unfortunately it takes about 10 minutes to get suited up to go outside right now.

    ETA: Last night it took waaay longer to put coats on 3 basenjis, myself and put my snow boots/hat on and everybody pee'd about 2 steps off the steps so we were back inside in about 1/3 the time it took to get ready.

  • @agilebasenji:

    yes, that's sort of what i'm figuring is going on. when he does need to go it's NOW and 5 minutes is too late. Which is what's happened 2 times this week. Unfortunately it takes about 10 minutes to get suited up to go outside right now.

    ETA: Last night it took waaay longer to put coats on 3 basenjis, myself and put my snow boots/hat on and everybody pee'd about 2 steps off the steps so we were back inside in about 1/3 the time it took to get ready.

    Yes, that is the challenge with elders…. and I will say it does not get easier... it is just trying to adjust to them and when they might need to go... different then a puppy, because an elder really knows (most of the time) that they need to go out to pee.. but it doesn't relate to the brain... It is a time that becomes a challenge. But we got though it 80% of the time... and counted the rest as... "oh well"......

    Been there, done that... but that is what happens when they begin to really age

  • Yes, I don't mind really. That's why I was sort of wondering about the puppy pee pads or whatever makes sense. If I can make his old age happy it would not put a dent in everything he's given me.

  • I posted before about our dog doing a similar issue. I took him to the vet & he tested clear of any related issues. The vet thought it was behavioral, which we suspected as well, but wanted to be sure.

    We discovered he was only doing it when he was with my wife. With the bad economy, she had to pickup more hours at work, making less time for him (he's alway the center of attention tri color).

    So she started giving him more special attention when she comes home, one on one time and so far so good. Its been a couple of months now & no accidents.

    Bad attention is better than no attention the tricolor says.

  • @agilebasenji:

    Yes, I don't mind really. That's why I was sort of wondering about the puppy pee pads or whatever makes sense. If I can make his old age happy it would not put a dent in everything he's given me.

    I hear that Kim…. but always good to throw it out there and see what experiences others have had with their elders....

  • follow up:

    Vet said the urine did have a little blood in it so we're doing a course of antibiotics. Fingers crossed and tails curled that this is the answer.
    thanks for all your help everyone.

  • Good vibes coming his way!!!

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