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Ok I posted this on the dog board, but nothing...
So our three year old poodle had peed in our bed twice in almost two weeks. She has only ever done this once before, a looong time ago. I thought the first time that she did it, it was because she was mad that we built a blockage frame under the bed. But she did it again two days ago while DH was sitting on the floor right by the bed. I really thought it was a behavioral problem, but now I am not so sure. She keeps involuntarily kicking her back legs like spasms. (at least a few times a day) My vet is very charge happy, so i am hesitant to take her there. (I am not really sure what is going on. Maybe she senses the baby on the way, but I don't think so.) I don't know what to think. What do you suggest? Do you think it is behavioral or not?
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Re: Ok I posted this on the dog board, but nothing...
First thing i'd do is kick her *** ass OUT of the bed!
I don't know why she's doing it...but maybe its best to just break the cycle of her being able to do it in the bed in the first place...our dog used to piss in my husband's shoes! hahaha I told him i taught the dog well....
Your dog likely has a urinary issue going on. I would take the dog to the vet asap before you really end up getting hosed on the billing. And, if you really think that you're DVM is charge happy REALLY FIND A NEW ONE!
Always rule out medical before behavioral. A urinary medical issue is nothing to wait on. Imagine having a UTI and not treating it...ouch! They can also progress to issue that require more expenses when it could have been treated easily to begin with.
If all results come back normal then you need to start potty training again. Some dogs will revert back to "puppy" behaviors and will need a refresher in potty training.
Also if you are uncomfortable with the way your vet charges, you need to find a new one. Your vet should work with you to give you the best quality of care within your budget.
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exactly this. Find a new vet - ask for referrals in your area and ask a lot of questions! I would bet with a medical issue before a behavioral. Either way, you need to rule out the medical possibilities.
We had a pug who had developed urinary incontinence. He ended up having kidney stones. Our vet at the time was prob like yours, charge happy. After 8 weeks and a maxed out credit card, he still had the stone and they wanted us to do a $1200 surgery!
We took advice from a friend and switched vets. $18 and one week later the stones were gone and our pug could pee normally again.
Maybe something as simple as UTI. Did you google it?
I was lurking, but thought I'd throw in my experience..
My mom has a toy poodle. She's about the same age as your's. Whenever she as accidents in the house it turns out to be a UTI. One sign was the she'd be licking herself a lot down there. I think she was in slight pain and it made her feel better. I'm not sure. I'd take her to the vet if I were you.