Potty training an Adult Dog. We got our 2-year-old Poodle 6 months ago. She's pretty timid and nervous. We don't know anything about her background other than that she was raised with 9 other dogs. When we first got her, she was pooping and peeing in the house. We hired a trainer and followed his suggestions and now she no longer poops in the house. But she continues to pee on one particular carpet... [more inside]
posted by bananafish on Jul 28, 2009 - 3 answers

My dog won't stop peeing inside. I'm pretty sure it's the result of separation anxiety. Help? [more inside]
posted by unlucky.lisp on Jul 20, 2009 - 7 answers

My dog has a hard time peeing. I've had a specialist diagnose the cause and they tell me that "they've never seen it before" and "cannot find anything in any journals/literature that reference it". I'd like to explain it to see if any Mefites have any experience or knowledge of the situation ... [more inside]
posted by Dave. on Jun 8, 2009 - 5 answers

PeeingFilter: Why do I always have to pee when I'm falling asleep? [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon on Mar 28, 2009 - 10 answers

My girl lifts her leg to pee sometimes, she also "marks". Does we haz a problem? My inclination is "no" ... but my vet seems unsettled about it. [more inside]
posted by taz on Nov 26, 2008 - 18 answers

Very Bad Cat: I need advice on what to do about a cat that is chronically peeing inappropriately in the house. We have ruled out medical issues (diabetes, UTI, etc) and believe it's behavioral. We have tried all the usually recommended solutions (keeping the litter box pristine, Feliway, Rx food for urine crystals, etc). What are our options? (Probably too much detail inside.) [more inside]
posted by jay dee bee on Aug 17, 2008 - 36 answers

I know YANMD, but wondering if others may be able to shed some light on the way my body stores/uses/retains water during the summer. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2008 - 3 answers

After working at home for a long time, now I have to work 10 hour days in an office temporarily. Since she's used to spending a lot of quality time with me, my dog is not in favor of this schedule and after a month of patience she's voiced her disapproval by becoming a little peeing machine. Advice please. [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Sep 20, 2007 - 20 answers

My cat has started urinating in inappropriate spots in my house (and also my friend's house who was taking care of her and my other cat while I went through a move). I've read the threads here on dealing with urine smell, etc. But need more detailed advice about the process of RETRAINING. [more inside]
posted by zenpop on Sep 16, 2007 - 13 answers

After a short but hitherto blameless existence, my cat has started randomly peeing around the house. Help me figure out if it's health or behavioural issues! [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 on Jun 28, 2007 - 12 answers

How do I get a homeless person(s) to stop peeing in my front doorway? [more inside]
posted by tangelo on Jun 11, 2007 - 33 answers

Help me understand the mechanics of peeing. [more inside]
posted by evariste on Nov 22, 2005 - 33 answers

How can I find a home for a troubled pet? [more inside]

I am at my wit's end and don't know what to do. The problem started when my girlfriend moved in over two years ago, bringing two adult cats along. My two adults did not get along with hers, and we've tried just about everything to get them used to each other. Eventually, we had to just separate them, but it broke my heart to have cats barricaded in my basement, so we decided to just open the basement door to let the cats come and go. It's been like that for about a year without many problems, and I thought I was making some progress when one of my cats started coming upstairs willingly and tolerating the others (being able to sit in the living room with the other cats while we watch TV).

The past month or so has been different, though. My cat started peeing (and worse) on our bed. I draw the line there, because I cannot afford to buy all new bedclothes and mattress pads every couple of weeks.

I would like to find this cat a new home, because I think the basic problem stems from having too many cats in a small space. I know if I take her to the animal shelter, they will have trouble adopting her out, given her past and her age (nine). I doubt an ad would work because she's very skittish (and I cannot in good conscience give a cat away without telling someone about her problems).

Does anyone have any suggestions?
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2004 - 13 answers

How can you overcome pee shyness in public urnials? As in, stepping to the plate, but being unable to pee until the bathroom is empty?
posted by anonymous on Oct 29, 2004 - 28 answers

Humming noises make me have to pee. Does this happen to anyone else? What could be causing it? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by bonheur on Sep 22, 2004 - 18 answers

Another pee question: Do you pee in the ocean? In lakes? Is that better or worse than peeing in the shower? [empty]
posted by dame on May 7, 2004 - 24 answers