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Poodle Question: My 10 week old Poodle puppy (A toy Poodle) started having trouble urinating. She started on an antibiotic and is now able to go again. Some people told me toy Poodles should be trained to go inside. I had her housebroken going outside, but people said since toy Poodles are so low to the ground it is best to house train them for inside. What is your experience and what method would you recommend. Thank you, Karen
Answer: Hi Karen,
While the people who told you this probably had good intentions, it is not true that a Poodle will develop UTI by going to the bathroom outside.
UTI is caused by bacteria in the dog's system, not by going to the bathroom outside.
There are steps that you can take to prevent UTI's (Urinary Tract Infections) from occurring with your Poodle.
The bacteria most often originates from food and water bowls. This is not the fault of the owner, as the bacteria is not visible to the human eye. It is important to wash food and water bowls with hot water and soap once per day.
Also, UTI's can be often be prevented, if a Poodle is prone to them, by offering your Poodle citrus juice 3 times per week. Orange juice is a good example. A Poodle may not like the taste right away, and in those cases, it is best to add water to the juice. It can also help to place the juice down right next to the meal.
There are other juices that you can offer, however we have found that Poodle takes best to orange juice. And remember, this does not need to be given every day, just 3 times per week.
Answer: Hi Karen,
While the people who told you this probably had good intentions, it is not true that a Poodle will develop UTI by going to the bathroom outside.
UTI is caused by bacteria in the dog's system, not by going to the bathroom outside.
There are steps that you can take to prevent UTI's (Urinary Tract Infections) from occurring with your Poodle.
The bacteria most often originates from food and water bowls. This is not the fault of the owner, as the bacteria is not visible to the human eye. It is important to wash food and water bowls with hot water and soap once per day.
Also, UTI's can be often be prevented, if a Poodle is prone to them, by offering your Poodle citrus juice 3 times per week. Orange juice is a good example. A Poodle may not like the taste right away, and in those cases, it is best to add water to the juice. It can also help to place the juice down right next to the meal.
There are other juices that you can offer, however we have found that Poodle takes best to orange juice. And remember, this does not need to be given every day, just 3 times per week.
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Making sure that your puppy does not need to struggle to hold onto her bladder can also help. If your puppy shows signs of having to go to the bathroom, immediately take her outside. You see, urine contains bacteria, and the bladder is responsible for holding the urine until it is expelled.
If that urine stays in the bladder longer than is necessary, bacteria may begin to grow quickly and eventually find its way into other organs and into the urinary tract system. At the age of 10 weeks, your puppy should be taken outside at least every 2 and 1/2 hours.
By keeping food & water bowls super clean , offering orange juice 3 times per week and giving enough bathroom trips, chances are that your Poodle will not encounter any more UTI issues. Indoor litterbox or pad training is the most difficult type of training for a Poodle to learn. We feel that it is best to implement the outdoor training.
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If that urine stays in the bladder longer than is necessary, bacteria may begin to grow quickly and eventually find its way into other organs and into the urinary tract system. At the age of 10 weeks, your puppy should be taken outside at least every 2 and 1/2 hours.
By keeping food & water bowls super clean , offering orange juice 3 times per week and giving enough bathroom trips, chances are that your Poodle will not encounter any more UTI issues. Indoor litterbox or pad training is the most difficult type of training for a Poodle to learn. We feel that it is best to implement the outdoor training.
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