The Easy Way To Potty Train Your Older Pug Dog

By: Michelle E. Arthur
If you've ever come home and found that your mature, always-housetrained Pug has just left you a big mess to clean up, you're not alone. "Whoa!" you might say.

The possible alternative, such as a defrosting refrigerator, leaky water pipes, or a spilled cup of coffee give way to the awful truth; he actually sees the loyal household Pug in the act of soiling inside the house.

Many people simply kick their older Pug outside when this happens to them. That's not the best advice though, and there can often be a negative impact on an older Pug when this happens. That's because it's usually a medical problem that's causing this behavior, and something that needs to be treated rather than overlooked.

Medical problems are the cause for the majority of problems that we've seen with mature Pug dogs having accidents in the house. It's key that you get to the bottom of the problem before you can move forward with the proper plan to solve the problems, so don't be too hasty.

It's common knowledge among many dog owners know that the aging process of their Pug will present with poor vision and hearing. In addition, it's typical for there to be signs of arthritis, decreased appetite, and more frequent naps or longer sleep periods. But what's surprising to many owners is that potty training is one of the most common signs of aging!

Since this is not widely known, it's understandable that Pug owners think that his Pug has forgotten potty training, is not as smart as previously thought, is lazy, or has turned into a sneaky little dog. The truth is that this behavior is more likely the first sign of the inevitable aging process. In fact, as your Pug gets older, the muscles of the bladder gradually lose their control, much like older human experience.

In the male, the aging process can also cause the prostate gland to enlarge, and this will produce an inflammation which will cause him to urinate often. Kidney diseases occurs in about 76% of Pugs over eight years of age. When a Pug ages, there is a gradual degeneration of kidney tissue with a weakening of the kidney function.

The older Pug should drink at least twice the amount of water than a younger Pug since the older Pug's kidneys will require it. Naturally, this will involve more frequent urination, thus more trips to the bathroom.

Where the middle-aged Pug would have required being let out in the morning and once at night, the aging process will require more freedom outdoors. In most cases, the older Pug will try to make his needs known to his owner. However, the owner, who is used to a regular routine, just isn't tuned in to the Pug's new requirement. Then, the old Pug is left with just one alternative. It's just as embarrassing to him as it may be to the owner.

Avoid yelling at your Pug or scolding him, as this will lead to a worsening of the situation and further problems.



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