Is there a new dog cat or person in the house? He may be marking his territory.
My only other thought is a urinary tract infection.
My only other thought is a urinary tract infection.
No new people or animals. And he has been tested for UTI and had his kidneys checked as well. All look normal!Is there a new dog cat or person in the house? He may be marking his territory.
My only other thought is a urinary tract infection.
I’ll talk with the vet about it. He is still going outside when we go on walks. But he is still peeing in the house, a full puddle, not just a small marking...maybe he just needs to start going out more frequently. He has always been able to hold it for 6-8 hours, maybe he is just getting old and can’t wait that long anymore.Senior potty regression is normal, but that doesn't make it any less frustrating. A return to basics can be helpful, with treat parties after each outside potty. This will require you to go outdoors with him so you can celebrate the moment he finishes. Otherwise he won't make the connection between pottying and reward.
Is he less active than he used to be? If he used to potty on long walks or during backyard play sessions, the absence of these physical cues can derail his potty schedule.
Have you discussed cognitive decline with your vet? This can also be a factor. We eventually put our girl on a low dose of Anipryl, but there were other subtle signs.
He is still peeing every time I take him outside and marks everything on our walks. I started catching on because I’d notice when I get home from work and take him out it wouldn’t be a very long of a pee for holding it 6-8 hours...so I started looking around and found pee spots.Welcome back Michelle. It's hard to think of Atticus as a senior dog now. Have you noticed the urine quantity and frequency increasing? Or has he merely switched to peeing the normal amount inside instead of his previous outdoor habits?
I think that's consistent with regression rather than incontinence. Both are common in senior pups, but regression is easier to deal with, as it just requires a return to puppy basics. Much harder when they don't have control.The only reason I feel like there is a behavioral reason is because he is peeing on specific items. Not by the door like he needs to go out.