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Why is my 8-year-old Cavalier suddenly having accidents indoors?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | 8 years and 6 months old

My 8 and a half cav is doing her needs inside the house all of a sudden. She use to do it on the roof. What is happening?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on February 5th, 2018

I'm sorry that Codee is having this problem! Since she's an older dog who was previously well housetrained, I would be very suspicious of a medical problem causing her to have accidents in the house. Some common possibilities would include diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or Cushing's disease. I would recommend taking Codee to the vet for an exam when you are able to. He/she can do blood work and a urinalysis to check for any problems, and will get her started on appropriate treatment depending on what is found.

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