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    Feb 18, 2010, 07:22 AM
    Do Dog Needs To Go Out more as they age?
    My golden retriever is 9 and I have noticed that over the last 6 months he is waking me in the night to let him out for toileting regularly. Is this a sign of age?
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    Feb 18, 2010, 07:41 AM

    If he has a clean bill of health, it could be? My older female sometimes has to go in the middle of the night.

    Make certain that any possible health issues like infections are ruled out.

    You can try changing his feeding time to an earlier time and setting bedtime and last potty break later (if possible). It has helped a bit with ours needing to go in the middle of the night.

    Good luck. :)
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    Feb 18, 2010, 07:41 AM

    It definitely could be. Incontenince could be creeping it's way into your home! Probably wouldn't hurt to get him checked out by a vet to rule out and bladder or kidney infections.
    Frequent unrination can also be a symptom of diabeties. Was there any change in diet? More treats or human food then normal, different type of dog food?
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    Feb 18, 2010, 08:28 AM

    No, no change in diet at all. I think I'll get him checked out just in case it's a sign that something is wrong. Thanks for your answers.
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    Feb 18, 2010, 09:54 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by sajjw View Post
    No, no change in diet at all. I think I'll get him checked out just in case its a sign that something is wrong. Thanks for your answers.
    Good luck. :)
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    Feb 18, 2010, 10:42 AM

    Will you tell us what the outcome was? And maybe a pic or two??
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    Feb 18, 2010, 12:24 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Aurora_Bell View Post
    Will you tell us what the outcome was?? And maybe a pic or two???
    OK will try but really busy at the mo as have seven puppies and four big dogs and all their constant needs...
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    Feb 18, 2010, 12:51 PM

    OK! Well we def need pics of those puppies!! :D
    When you find the time, I know how hard and time consuming it is!
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    Feb 18, 2010, 02:38 PM

    Oooooh are these the pups you were talking about when asking about the pig rails?
    We will definitely need pictures when you have time! I love puppies!
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    Feb 18, 2010, 04:36 PM

    How do I post a picture?
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    Feb 18, 2010, 04:45 PM

    Go to go advanced and then there is a little paper clip thing, click on that and then another screen pops up and lets you uplad 3 pics, much like Facebook.
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    Feb 19, 2010, 09:17 AM
    [attach][attach]Name: new pups 238.jpg Views: 96 Size: 61.8 KB[/attach][/attach]
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    Feb 19, 2010, 10:09 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by sajjw View Post
    [attach][attach]Name: new pups 238.jpg Views: 96 Size: 61.8 KB[/attach][/attach]
    Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! :)
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    Feb 19, 2010, 10:13 AM

    I second that!
    Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
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    Feb 19, 2010, 02:16 PM

    I just wish I could keep them all but have really lovely homes for them and a three page puppy sales contract. I'll also have a puppy party when they are 6 months old to re-unite them for a play session so I've got that to look forward to and Crufts next month so am being brave!
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    Feb 19, 2010, 02:35 PM

    OMG! They are adorable. I love the last picture with the puppy biting the other puppies nose. Too cute.

    Take lots of pictures for you album and for memories. Too precious.

    I wish I could get one.
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    Feb 19, 2010, 03:57 PM

    Oh wow, what cute babies!!

    I am quite partial to Basil, just because the photo is so darn cute! I have no idea about the conformation of this breed without looking it up :o

    Good luck at crufts, and I think the 6 month reunion sounds like a fantastic idea.
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    Feb 19, 2010, 04:29 PM

    I like Basil too Shazzy, he seems to have some spunk. :)
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    Feb 19, 2010, 05:11 PM

    Poor Daisy. :)
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    Feb 19, 2010, 05:13 PM

    * in a whiney annoying child like voice* I waaaaaannnttt a pupppppyyyy! *pouts*
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