10 Symptoms of Diabetes in Dogs
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No dog owner likes to discover that their furry friend has left little splashes of urine on walls, furniture, draperies and other surfaces. This type of territorial marking is instinctual and very common, but if you understand your dog's reasons for urine marking, you can take steps to correct this unwelcome behavior.
Marking or Urination?
Using urine to mark territory is not the same as regular urination. Urine marking is only a small amount of liquid, and dogs will mark many different areas to spread their scent widely. Vertical surfaces are marked more frequently because they show dominance more readily and are easier to smell. Regular urination, on the other hand, is a much larger quantity of liquid and may be on a vertical surface or on the floor. Even a housebroken dog may occasionally use urine marking.
Both male and female dogs may use urine marking to claim their territory, show their dominance in a pack hierarchy, advertise their readiness for a mate or just to communicate with other dogs. Mature, unaltered dogs are more likely to lift their legs, and urine marking is more common in homes where there are multiple dogs.
Putting a Stop to Urine Marking
There are several steps dog owners can take to minimize or eliminate urine marking behaviors.
Using multiple techniques to correct your dog from lifting his leg will be most effective to keep this problem behavior from recurring. The occasional marking or accident may still occur, but with good training and a good relationship with your pet, you can correct leg lifting with ease.
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Diabetes can be a challenging condition to manage, especially in pets that cannot verbally communicate how they feel. Recognizing the symptoms of diabetes in...
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