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?

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. :)

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?

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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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.

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Good luck. :)

Will you tell us what the outcome was? And maybe a pic or two??

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Will you tell us what the outcome was?? And maybe a pic or two???

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OK will try but really busy at the mo as have seven puppies and four big dogs and all their constant needs...

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

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!

How do I post a picture?

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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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! :)

I second that!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

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!

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.

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.

I like Basil too Shazzy, he seems to have some spunk. :)

Poor Daisy. :)

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