My dog pees constantly in his new home. What can I do to stop it?

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My dog has just entered into a new home,although he is doing well.The problem is he keeps on peeing to the point where he has 6 accidents a day.I have tried everything.What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | neutered | 4 years and 5 months old | 15 lbs

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question! I'm sorry to hear about your troubles with Carter. This may be a behavioural response to stress, but it could also be due to a medical issue, such as a urinary tract infection or urinary crystals or stones. I would start by tackling the medical issues first. This would require a visit to your family vet within the next few days. They will recommend checking a urine sample for evidence of bacteria or crystals. If the urine comes back clear, then we can focus on behaviour and changes we can make in the house to reduce stress. Adaptil, for example, is a dog pheromone that can be used with good success in cases of mild anxiety or adjustments to new environments. I would also use an enzymatic cleaner to neutralize the odour from the previous urine accidents, as he is more likely to pee there again if he can still smell it. Make sure he has comfort items in his new home, such as his favourite toys and bed to cuddle up in. Placing his bed in a quiet area of the house where he can still interact with you would be ideal. I hope this helps, and that Carter gets better soon!

My dog pees constantly in his new home. What can I do to stop it?

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