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- I have three beautiful cats in my home, all females all fixed. I had noticed a couple months ago that if I had a laundry basket full of clothes on the floor, one of them would urinate in the basket. Lately I have come across wet spots on my leather couches. This is not a daily occurance, once every couple of weeks. I have not switched litter recently, clean their boxes out weekly ( i have three litter boxes) I am wondering why they could be doing this and how I can figure out which one is doing this. I have had all three cats together for over two years. It has been the past six months that I have noticed the urination taking place.
Please help.
Thank You
- SunRayz
from Red Deer, Alberta
Please review our litterbox aversion information at: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/litterbox_probs.pdf Please have at least one litter bo » morePlease review our litterbox aversion information at: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/litterbox_probs.pdf Please have at least one litter box per cat and one more extra as well. Boxes should be cleaned DAILY and use an unscented, hard clumping litter. « less
- Can you help? We have a 2-1/2 year old Wheaton Terrier. He has recently started peeing in one spot in the house. He seems to be doing this every couple of days. We have not caught him in the act. The dog is crate trained and we have started putting him in there when we go out and at night. He does not pee in his cage. He likes his cage and we have no problems in getting him to go in. All we have to do is say, it is time for a lie down and he will go directly in. We think he is doing this when we just step out side for a few minutes to do something and we don't let him out with us. He is able to watch from the door. Do you have any ideas? We can't keep watching him 100% of the time and my husband is getting fed-up with having to clean up our stereo each time.
- Cooper
from Ankeny, IA
Please check with your vet if this dog has not had a full physical within the last 4 months. Next, if it only happens when the dog is left alone, he m » morePlease check with your vet if this dog has not had a full physical within the last 4 months. Next, if it only happens when the dog is left alone, he may be suffering from separation anxiety. We suggest leaving him with no fanfare and with a stuffed KONG to occupy him. http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/SeparationAnxiety.pdf He can also be left with a belly band when you can not diligently watch him: http://www.dog-breeds.net/belly_band_wholesale_pricing.htm « less
- Hello I own a 3 1/2 yr old mini shih tzu. before i got her she was brought up with 2 pitbulls.. well now she is in a home where there are no pits, she has a friendly maltese as a roommate. well here is my problem..
Whenever she hears or sees another dog she barks like crazy as if she was fighting them how can I break her from this habit? I don't want to part with her.. she is one of my family members and my maltese loves her to death.. but whenever we go out and she hears or sees another dog i have to actually pick her up and carry away from the other dog while she is fighting me to get loose.. please help me i am desperate,, thanks
- maltesemama1
from largo florida
We suggest hiring a private humane trainer to help you and read some materials as well: http://www.hssv.org/BEHAVIOR/train_nation.htm Resources at w » moreWe suggest hiring a private humane trainer to help you and read some materials as well: http://www.hssv.org/BEHAVIOR/train_nation.htm Resources at www.dogwise.com Fiesty Fido by Patricial McConnell Fight! by Jean Donaldson « less
- I have a girl cat of 20 years old but acts like a kitten. Over the past 6 weeks she has started to wee outside her tray. Her bottom is in the tray but she misses each time. She always has done poo in her tray without fail. Please would you advise on what to do as the problem is getting out of hand now and i really love her but cannot cope much longer as i am disabled.
look forward to your answer.
- linda
20 years old is a very senior cat. We suggest having multiple litter pans with very low sides so the cat can access the pan easier. We also suggest ke » more20 years old is a very senior cat. We suggest having multiple litter pans with very low sides so the cat can access the pan easier. We also suggest keeping the cat confined to one room or area of the household. « less
- My dog eats kleenex every chance he is able to snag one. He keeps it down, and eventually poops it out. Is this unhealthy, will it lead to future health issues?
My other dog eats everything in his path. He gnaws on the pine furniture, swallowing the splinters and whatever clear finishing chemical substance that was applied as a top coat. He chews on plastic toy bins, carpet, fabric, etc. Obviously, chemicals are toxic..BAD. Is there a list of typical household hazards....rated by the level of harm they may cause if ingested... i.e.: ok, less harmful, harmful, more harmful, most harmful, deathly harmful? Help me puppy proof my home.
- Kelli
from Dana Point, CA
We suggest crate training and chew training for both dogs. http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/crate_training.pdf http://www.perfectpaws.com/ch » moreWe suggest crate training and chew training for both dogs. http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/crate_training.pdf http://www.perfectpaws.com/chew.html « less
- We have had our beagle Darwin for about 6 weeks,we got him from a beagle rescue rescue place 1 town over. His record stated he had fallen down a flight of stairs,was about 4 years old and was kinda timid and skidish. He is a very nice dog but he keeps sneaking off and pooping in the house and occasionaly peeing. We have been scolding him when he has a accident and praising him when he goes outside and he seemed to have been getting better for a while but then went back to normal. The most frustrating thing is that he gives absolutely NO signs when he has to go,he just sneaks off and goes. He can hold it just fine when he is crated at night or when we leave the house. Please help!
- andy
from Cumberland Maine
Please follow our house training and crate training info at: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/housetraining.pdf http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/P » morePlease follow our house training and crate training info at: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/housetraining.pdf http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/crate_training.pdf Go with the pet outdoors and use food treats to reward going outdoors. NO punishment after the fact since you need to supervise 110% of time when loose in the house (pick up a rolled up newpaper and hit yourself on the head for not watching the pet closely the next time you have an accident). « less
- We will be taking our 2 dogs on a drive that will last 4 consecutive full days.
Do you have recommendations to make the trip as easy as possible for them (medication, etc.)
Thanks so much!
- Anonymous
from San Jose, CA
We recommend stopping every 2 to 3 hours for a 10-15 minute walk and elmination. Bring items the dogs can chew on in the car to keep them occupied. Th » moreWe recommend stopping every 2 to 3 hours for a 10-15 minute walk and elmination. Bring items the dogs can chew on in the car to keep them occupied. They may also travel best in a crate w/ a comfy bed and plenty of circulation. « less
- My 4 month old golden retriever puppy pees in her cage and then lays in it. We have tried take her water away at 7:00pm and I can understand if she just can't hold it all night because her bladder may not be developed enough but what I don't understand is why she lays in it? Please Help
- Anonymous
from Columbus, ohio
The dog should be crated in a bedroom so you can hear her! and an alarm set to take her out 4 hours after bedtime. Gradually increase the time to 5 ho » moreThe dog should be crated in a bedroom so you can hear her! and an alarm set to take her out 4 hours after bedtime. Gradually increase the time to 5 hours after bed, then 6, etc. Do have a vet check her for any medical problems as well. « less
- my dog is peeing and pooing all over the house she is 2 but is scared to go out in the garden i have tried everything we stand in the garden for short periods all day but she is scared toi go so she holds on and does it in the house she shakes with fear and is very aggresive to strangers but very loving to her family
can you help this now causes me to get upset as i cant help her but want to
- Anonymous
from livingston
Provide a box indoors where she can do her business. Line it with soil or grass or even litter. Take her there on leash just like it was the garden an » moreProvide a box indoors where she can do her business. Line it with soil or grass or even litter. Take her there on leash just like it was the garden and follow all other normal housetraining protocol including crate training. http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/housetraining.pdf http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/crate_training.pdf « less
- I have two 13 yr old cats that have begun peeing indoors. Any suggstions? There are no medical problems. We have had to replace hardwod floors and subfloors in our home and if we cannot stop this habit, will be forced to give them to the SPCA because they are ruining our house. Right now for the past week they have been living in the garage and backyard (used to be indoor cats) and both the cats and us are miserable. With winter coming, this is a major concern. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Help!
- Anonymous
from Canada
We suggest reading our web page and following the confinement section to retrain them back to the box: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/litte » moreWe suggest reading our web page and following the confinement section to retrain them back to the box: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/litterbox_probs.pdf « less
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