JennDwyer Webboard User Reg: 09-01-2005
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Hello,
My 10-week old pup has a severe UTI that is resistant to antibiotic treatment and he is unable to hold urine in his bladder, peeing almost continuously. The vet will be sending his urine to be cultured in order to find an effective antibiotic. This process will take ~2 weeks. We have had him 3 weeks and have been crating him always (when not exercising or going out the grass). He pees in the crate several times round the clock.
We want to continue crate training him, but with all of the accidents in the crate, are we creating a "LITTLE PIG" as Ed calls them (ie, puppies who become accustomed to urinating on themselves in the crate)?
Is it better for now to hold off on crating and put him in the bathroom where he can pee in the corner on the linoleum until the UTI is cleared up and he is able to hold his urine?
Jason Shipley Webboard User Reg: 05-13-2005
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The rule of thumb is to always take care of health problems before adressing training issues. If you have a place that the pup can stay and not make too much of a mees I would do so untill the badder problem clears up. The bathroom sounds like a good temporary solution.
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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"The rule of thumb is to always take care of health problems before adressing training issues."
Everyone repeat that statement and place it into your memory...
Thanks, Jason! And for everyone else, nothing more needs to be said on the subject, Jason gave perfect advice there...
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