Geriatric House Soiling
Geriatric dogs can have incontinence problems at times. You may need to get them out more often for "potty breaks" and forgive the occasional accident in the house. They are as upset about these accidents as you are, so be patient with them.
If your dog begins to have extreme
• difficulty with incontinence and you need to be gone for long periods of time, you may choose to confine your dog to a tile area, or one that is easily cleaned. When you notice an accident in this area, do not reprimand your dog for something she cannot control. Simply clean it up and make her comfortable. She isn't happy with what her body is doing, either.
You can use "doggie diapers" as well
• for incontinent senior dogs. This will eliminate accidents on the carpet, but you must remember to keep your dog's skin dry and free from irritation if she's wearing a diaper. Remove the diaper when you're home and allow her skin to breathe. You may want to wipe the area with a "doggie wipe" to soothe it. Your veterinarian can recommend the best approach.
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