What should adult dogs do when urinating and defecating around the house

When we open the door and see the dog's excrement scattered on the floor at home, the full anticipation is instantly replaced by helplessness and exhaustion. But looking at that adult dog with its ears drooping and its eyes dodging, how can we have the heart to just blame it? The situation where an adult dog suddenly defecates and urinates everywhere at home is by no means an accidental act of "willfulness". There are often complex reasons hidden behind it. As the owners who live with the dog day and night and keep each other company, we need to, with understanding and patience, get to the root of the problem bit by bit and use scientific methods and warm love to help the dog regain the correct living habits.

Physical health problems are one of the important factors that cause adult dogs to defecate randomly at home. With the increase of age, the dog's physical functions gradually decline, and various problems are likely to occur in the urinary system and digestive system. For example, urinary incontinence, which is common in senior dogs, is because the muscles that control urination become relaxed and cannot hold urine as freely as when they were young, and they often leak urine unconsciously. Inflammatory diseases such as cystitis and urethritis will make the dog have a frequent urge to urinate. Even if it wants to control it, it is difficult to do so, and it can only excrete everywhere at home. In terms of the digestive system, gastroenteritis and parasitic infections will cause diarrhea. The dog has to solve the problem on the spot because it cannot bear the sudden urge to defecate. These physical discomforts make the dog extremely painful. They are not deliberately making trouble but are forced by the disease. At this time, they most need the owner to detect it keenly and give help.

Psychological changes can also affect the dog's defecation behavior. Dogs are animals with delicate emotions, and any change in their lives may make them feel anxious, uneasy and other emotions. For example, the owner's long business trip, the addition of a new pet or a new family member at home will all disrupt the dog's originally familiar life rhythm. Facing these changes, the dog will feel at a loss and mark its territory by defecating at home to seek a sense of security. Just like a child who will cry nervously in an unfamiliar environment, the dog is also expressing its inner unease in its own way. In addition, when the dog is severely reprimanded or ignored by the owner, or has experienced negative events such as being frightened, it may also vent its emotions by abnormal defecation and try to attract the owner's attention.

The change of behavior habits may also cause adult dogs to defecate and urinate randomly at home. If the owner suddenly changes the dog food, the dog's stomach and intestines may not be able to adapt to the new food, resulting in indigestion, diarrhea and other situations, which will affect the defecation pattern. Or the original regular outdoor defecation time is disrupted. For example, the owner cannot take the dog out on time due to work changes, and the dog can only solve the problem at home when it can't hold it in. There are also some dogs that did not receive good defecation training during their puppyhood and still have not developed the habit of defecating at a fixed place after growing up, so they will naturally defecate everywhere at home.

To solve the problem of adult dogs defecating and urinating everywhere at home, we should first pay attention to their physical health. Once we find that the dog has abnormal defecation, such as frequent urination, abnormal urine color, diarrhea or constipation, etc., we should take it to a pet hospital for a comprehensive examination in a timely manner. The doctor will determine whether there are diseases through professional diagnosis and give the corresponding treatment plan. During the dog's treatment period, the owner should take good care of it, adjust the diet strictly according to the doctor's advice, and give more company and care. When the dog recovers its health, the defecation problem caused by the disease will also disappear accordingly.

For the abnormal defecation caused by psychological factors, the owner should give the dog enough security and love. Spend more time accompanying the dog, playing and interacting with it, and soothe it with gentle strokes and soft words. If the anxiety is caused by environmental changes, the owner can try to let the dog gradually adapt to the new environment in a progressive way. For example, when a new pet is added to the home, first let them get familiar with each other's smell at a certain distance and gradually increase the contact time to help the dog establish a friendly relationship. At the same time, keep the home environment stable, try to maintain the dog's original living pattern, reduce unnecessary changes, and make the dog feel at ease.

In terms of behavior habits, the owner needs to retrain the dog for defecation. Observe the dog's defecation pattern. Generally, after eating, waking up from sleep and strenuous exercise, the dog will have the need to defecate. At this time, the owner should take the dog to a fixed defecation place in time, such as the corner of the balcony with a pee pad or a fixed area outdoors. When the dog defecates in the correct place, immediately give praise and rewards, which can be delicious snacks or enthusiastic compliments, so that the dog understands that defecating in this place will be recognized by the owner. If the dog defecates in the wrong place at home, do not beat or scold it, because beating and scolding will only make the dog feel scared, and it may even choose to defecate in a more hidden place because of fear. The owner can tell it "No" in a gentle but firm tone, and then clean up the excrement and use a special pet deodorant to completely eliminate the smell, preventing the dog from being attracted by the smell and defecating in the same place again.

Every dog is a little angel in our lives, and they accompany us through countless wonderful times with unconditional love. When they have the problem of defecating and urinating randomly at home, we should put aside our complaints and impatience and solve it with understanding and scientific methods. I believe that under the patient guidance and warm care of the owner, the dog will definitely be able to develop good defecation habits again, our home will become clean and tidy again, and it will continue to be filled with laughter and warm love.