mickc

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why does my westie wee indoors as he has a flap to go in the garden

he is 10yrs old and has always gone in the garden .we have two female staffs next door could this be the reason

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ROMOS

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He may just be " marking " his territory, re the two females next door, but still better to get him checked by a vet.

14 years ago. Rating: 1
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Colleen

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Check to make sure he does not have a urinary tract infection. Going in the house when it's not normal for him is a clear sign that something is wrong. With a UTI, they find it hard to control their bladder, it just comes out.

Plus he is 10 years old, he could just be getting incontinent.

14 years ago. Rating: 1
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Colleen

Another sign of having a UTI is an increase in water intake.

commented 14 years ago

Poppy3

hate to say an increase in water intake is also a sign of kidney disease.

commented 14 years ago

Colleen

Yes it is but I like to start with the most obvious.

commented 14 years ago

Ann

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If he drinks more than usual, take him to the Vet. Get a complete bloodpanel and have his urin checked.. It could be many things at his age, like bladder infection, diabetes, or renal problems. Feel his nose, to see if he has a temp.

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bustieone

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Take a urine sample using the "free catch" method, self explanatory, better with a gloved hand and a sterile jar. Take it to the vet with him, and it may save you time, or take it without him after calling vet, to check if that would be sufficient (may be if he is a regular patient).

13 years ago. Rating: 1
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Poppy3

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Again as Colleen says - get him checked out with a vet. Take him for walks and observe him - see how often he does a pee pee and how - what is unusual.