elimination behavior problems of dogs Flashcards

1
Q

submissive urination

A

dog urinates when people interact with it

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2
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common behavioral causes of elimination behavior

A
submission
excitement
territoriality
incomplete house training
separation anxiety
cognitive dysfunction
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3
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effect of neutering on marking

A

> 50% decrease in >60% of dogs

>90% decrease in 25-40% of dogs

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4
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1 thing to do when dealing with elimination behaviors

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always consider/rule out medical causes

  • UTI,etc.
  • cushings
  • diabetes mellitus, insipidus
  • arthiritis
  • other
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