Why does my 14-year-old dog pee in the house late at night?

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

Like humans, when dogs get older they don't have as much control over their bodies that they used to. He might be losing bladder control, or just can't hold it.

Answer by  kipcat (1964)

When dogs get older they aren't able to wait as long as they used to go outside. Chances are they can't wake you or are afraid to.

Answer by  aussiegirl (711)

More than likely as he is getting old incontinence. if it is an issue, make sure you take him out last thing at night and first thing in the morning. You can also try putting a diaper on him or give him an area, such as newspaper, that he can use inside at night.

Answer by  Mrscmrn (1449)

Problems with older dogs urinating in the house during the night could occur for several reasons. One thing could just be the age of the dog and its inability to hold its urine. Curbing late night drinking and make sure the dog goes outside before bed could help. Another thing that could be a cause is a urinary tract infection.