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Can anyone help2007-11-25 2:59:25

My Mom passed away 10 months ago. She had a dog named Becky, a miniature pincher, who my Dad is now taking care of alone. Becky has always had a slight problem with going to the bathroom in the house, but starting a couple of months after my Mom passed her "accidents" have increased tremendously. My Dad has tried to a number of things to keep her from going in the house and nothing seems to work. He is currently almost at the end of his rope and has decided to give her away. I love her very much and she is a part of my Mom that I do not want to let go. I have two dogs of my own and there is no way I can take on another one. If you have any solutions or ideas on how to cut back on her "accidents", I would greatly appreciate them. Thank you very much in advance.

Sincerely,

Jessica Bates

Answers:

Sorry to hear of your mum's passing.

Jessica, is Becky an older dog? If so, it can be age that is making her incontinent, specially if she has had any pups.

She may have an infection as well, and she will also be grieving for your mum as you all are.

One of my old dogs became like this, even though she was spayed and never had any pups) and the vet gave me some medication to help.

Maybe your dad can keep Becky confined to one part of the house where, if she has an accident, it is easy to clean.

Dont forget you dad is also grieving, and has been persevering because the dog was your mum's. Please don't put him under anymore pressures. You are all hurting and grieving. Talk about what to do with your dad. He is the one who is coping with it all, as you said, alone. Try and take a step back, I know it is hard, and look at the bigger picture.