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Housebreaking issues in an older dog
My parents are having a few issues with their 12 y/o shih tzu, B. B was pretty well house broken, but has recently started vomiting, pooping, and peeing in the house regularly and my parents seem frustrated.
Are there any tips for re-house breaking an older dog? They have a kennel, but is he too old to be crate trained? I just don't know if, at this point, he would get it and he is incredibly stubborn. I suggested she just let him out more frequently (they have a fenced yard), but I'm wondering if anyone has better ideas? I'm not sure whether it's incontinence or that he just doesn't want to go outside.
B eats a lot of people food, so my mom is putting a stop to all of it except cheese. If that doesn't fix it, should I suggest they take him to the vet, or suggest they switch foods? Is it possible the vomiting, pooping, and peeing are related?
Edit: To take out unnecessary words.
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"Wanna go for a run, Momma?"
Re: Housebreaking issues in an older dog
Thanks, my only experience is with young dogs. I do not know what is normal or abnormal for a 12 y/o dog and didn't want to suggest they go to the vet if this is just part of being a elderly dog.
I'm of the belief that anything abnormal like that should be checked out by the vet, regardless of age
Well its not unusual for older dogs because older dogs experience health issues. And if you don't get the health issues treated then they will be sick, suffer and die earlier than they should. Any sudden and unusual behavior warrants a vet check, always.
My parents had a dog who experienced a similar onset of symptoms at a similar age. It wound up being diabetes and she lived a wonderful two more years with cheap and easy insulin injections twice per day.
The people food definitely needs to be cut out ASAP, it can be horrible for your dog.