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"All About Pitbulls"
All About Pitbulls: Page 2
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5 Reasons why your Pit Bull may have 'an accident' inside the
house
If your adult Pit Bull unexpectedly soils your house, the reason could
be some kind of physical or emotional problem. Keep an eye out on
your dog to see if there is any change in his physical appearance
and/or his behavior. A physical examination is often necessary when a
formerly housebroken dog suddenly begins to soil the house. When
accidents happen, consider the following possibilities:
1. Older dogs simply do not have the bladder control that they once
had when they were younger. The most effective solution for this is
installing a doggy door. 2. It is quite common for older spayed
females to dribble. When this occurs, ask your vet about drug
therapies. 3. Submissive dogs, particularly young females, may
urinate because of excitement upon greeting their owner. Punishment
in this case only makes the situation worse. To eliminate the
problem, keep greetings calm so as not to overly excite your dog.
Submissive urination usually stops as your dog gets older and gains
more confidence. 4. If you notice several small urine spots,
especially if they are dark or bloody, this could indicate a bladder
infection. This type of problem causes the dog to urinate often. 5.
Accidents can happen due to bouts of diarrhea. If this is the case,
restrict the dog's access inside the house. Clean and deodorize the
area thoroughly and go back to house training 101.
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