Why do female dogs struggle to pee?
Obstructions in your dog’s bladder or urethra can lead to urinary retention. These obstructions can be the result of bladder stones, urethral plugs, blood clots, a narrowing of the urethra (called stricture), or even cancerous tumors. Also, if minerals accumulate in the urinary tract, it can also cause an obstruction.
Why is my dog having difficulty pooping?
The most common cause of constipation in dogs is swallowing objects that are not easily digested, such as bones, grass or hair. Other causes include lack of fibre, lack of exercise, blocked anal glands, certain intestinal problems, trauma to the pelvis an enlarged prostate, kidney disease or hernias.
Why is my female dog suddenly peeing in the house?
Urinary tract infections, cystitis (bladder inflammation), bladder stones, kidney disease, or arthritis or age-related incontinence could all be causes of house soiling in dogs. In addition, pets with diarrhea or other intestinal illnesses may not be able to make it outside fast enough.
Why does my female dog not produce puppies?
Female dogs often do not produce puppies because of hormonal imbalances and the medical issues associated with such imbalances. Examples include persistent estrus, split heat, and hypothyroidism. Ask your vet to conduct tests to determine if your female dog is suffering from a medical condition resulting from hormonal disturbance.
What happens when a female dog is not in heat?
When your female dog is in heat, her eggs mature, making her fertile and capable of producing puppies. If your female dog is not in heat, she cannot mate. In order to address this problem, you should be aware of your female dog’s heat cycle.
Can a dog look at you and squat to eliminate?
A dog that looks at you and squats to eliminate is probably not incontinent. When a dog is truly incontinent, the urination and/or defecation can happen without the dog realizing it until it’s too late. This can make the dog feel shame and even worry about being disciplined. True incontinence is not your dog’s fault.
What to do if your dog has infertility?
These issues are one of the major contributing causes of infertility in male dogs. Ask your vet to examine your dog for prostate problems that might affect its ejaculate volume and sperm mobility. Symptoms include difficulty urinating, lethargy, difficulty walking, and bloody discharge from the penis.
A dog that looks at you and squats to eliminate is probably not incontinent. When a dog is truly incontinent, the urination and/or defecation can happen without the dog realizing it until it’s too late. This can make the dog feel shame and even worry about being disciplined. True incontinence is not your dog’s fault.
What to do if your dog has disorientation?
Having no balance, or having the sense of being unable to focus and walk will affect your dog in many ways. The veterinarian will concentrate on making your dog comfortable first and foremost. If the nausea and spatial disorientation are extreme, your veterinary caregiver will administer medication to ease the symptoms.
What to do if your older dog is incontinent?
Take your dog out immediately after eating, drinking, and waking up. It’s similar to how you treat a puppy. Put waterproof covers on dog beds and other places where your dog sleeps. Clean soiled areas well with an enzymatic cleaner to keep your dog from being attracted to that area for elimination in the future.
Is it normal for an older dog to be lethargic?
If your dog no longer wants to exercise and seems generally lethargic While this can be a common symptom of aging, it can also be a symptom of serious diseases. Many pet owners overlook this symptom in their senior dog because they write it off as a simple side effect of getting older.