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Elderly pet soiling her bedding
mijelo
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Is there anything I can do
to help her?
What is the best way to clean
and eliminate the odor in the bedding?
Thanks for any advise.
mijelo
to help her?
What is the best way to clean
and eliminate the odor in the bedding?
Thanks for any advise.
mijelo
Comments
There comes a time past which you're being cruel to your much loved friend. Ask yourself if your friend's life will possibly be better tomorrow and ask yourself whether you postpone for your friend or yourself.
Listen to your inner voice for that brutally honest answer and you'll know what to do and why you must do it.
I'm so sorry. My answer hurts me almost as badly as it will you. Try to remember that true love and friendship is an awful trip. The rewards and the hurt often combine. This is one of those time I'm afraid.
God Bless.
From painful personal experience...
There comes a time past which you're being cruel to your much loved friend. Ask yourself if your friend's life will possibly be better tomorrow and ask yourself whether you postpone for your friend or yourself.
Listen to your inner voice for that brutally honest answer and you'll know what to do and why you must do it.
I'm so sorry. My answer hurts me almost as badly as it will you. Try to remember that true love and friendship is an awful trip. The rewards and the hurt often combine. This is one of those time I'm afraid.
God Bless.
Yes I know ,just wishing for a majic formula.
Thank you for the response
Is there anything I can do
to help her?
What is the best way to clean
and eliminate the odor in the bedding?
Thanks for any advise.
mijelo
how old is the pet and is it a dog, cat, etc
I found Nature's Miracle to be very effective in removing odors from bedding and carpets.
You can find it at most pet stores or order from Petsmart.
It isn't cheap. But I found it to be effective.
http://www.petco.com/product/2437/Natures-Miracle-Stain-And-Odor-Remover.aspx?CoreCat=certona-_-ProductListTopRated_Dog_1-_-Nature's Miracle Stain & Odor Remover-2437
For the bedding, wash with water and vinegar, dry, wash in a washing machine with Oxyclean or other odor and stain absorbing compound. If necessary buy new bedding and cover it with old blankets or towels that you don't mind losing.
quote:Originally posted by mijelo
Is there anything I can do
to help her?
What is the best way to clean
and eliminate the odor in the bedding?
Thanks for any advise.
mijelo
quote:Originally posted by reloader44mag
quote:Originally posted by mijelo
Is there anything I can do
to help her?
What is the best way to clean
and eliminate the odor in the bedding?
Thanks for any advise.
mijelo
how old is the pet and is it a dog, cat, etc
Forgot her age 16 Y/O Shnoodle.
quote:Originally posted by mijelo
Is there anything I can do
to help her?
What is the best way to clean
and eliminate the odor in the bedding?
Thanks for any advise.
mijelo
Its time to put your buddy down ...or live with the OP
Mother and Dad lived way back in the woods in Arkansas on 33 acres, surrounded by thousands of acres of timber land. One day, they came home from an errand and the old dog was in rough shape, bleeding from multiple wounds and in serious pain. Evidently, some critter had got hold of her and very nearly killed her. Dad put her down with his .22 and buried her.
If there was a medicine available for incontinence 40 years ago, we didn't know about it.
I HOPE I don't come off as calous, I just put myself in the dog's shoes. I hate to lose one, but I will continue to get another. They provide us with such unconditional love, that we hate to let go. BUT, in the end, it is OUR DUTY, to pay that debt, as hard as it is.
let the dog sleep with you at night[8] spend lots of time with the dog every day. Make the final days the best she has ever seen. You won't be sorry for doing so.
She is a 16 Y/O Shnoodle
quote:Originally posted by reloader44mag
quote:Originally posted by mijelo
Is there anything I can do
to help her?
What is the best way to clean
and eliminate the odor in the bedding?
Thanks for any advise.
mijelo
how old is the pet and is it a dog, cat, etc
Our lab did the same thing when she was alive, we started her on hormones and it helped. The down side in your case is, your dog is 16yo and that is getting on in years. Talk to your vet.
You asked what is the best way to eliminate odor,so I take it you will do what it takes to take care of loved ones.... That said
Some one mentioned taking your pet to the vet for medication. By all respects, do that... If it doesn't help, Nature's Miracle and like products contain enzymes that "eat" urine and feces matter to live, there by eliminating the odor by eliminating the cause.
It also works really good on smoke, whether fire or cigarettes, it will eliminate both to where no one knows either were ever present.
If my loved ones would have "put me down" 20 years ago when I has bed ridden and couldn't control myself when I was sick..... Are you a person that takes care of loved ones, or are you an user...
You asked what is the best way to eliminate odor,so I take it you will do what it takes to take care of loved ones.... That said
Some one mentioned taking your pet to the vet for medication. By all respects, do that... If it doesn't help, Nature's Miracle and like products contain enzymes that "eat" urine and feces matter to live, there by eliminating the odor by eliminating the cause.
It also works really good on smoke, whether fire or cigarettes, it will eliminate both to where no one knows either were ever present.
I think some of the guys were thinking arthritis and didn't want to say it. Urinary tract infection can be treated. Even incontinence, while being a pain, is manageable. If her hips and/or back is going and there is nerve damage, It is just a matter of time before her rear end doesn't want to follow her front end anymore. Incontinence can be the first sign, it may be the beginning of the end (hopefully not). Bad stuff, but it happens when a dog gets old.
I've carried mine out to pee for the better part of a year, sometimes they managed to hold it. The bones deteriorate, nerves start to go and they just couldn't manage the walk, or a squat, they loose control of the bladder. They'd look me in the eye and you could almost hear them pleading to stop the misery. Letting it go on too long IMO isn't a kindness. I did it more for me than them, I just couldn't let go.
quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
If my loved ones would have "put me down" 20 years ago when I has bed ridden and couldn't control myself when I was sick..... Are you a person that takes care of loved ones, or are you an user...
You asked what is the best way to eliminate odor,so I take it you will do what it takes to take care of loved ones.... That said
Some one mentioned taking your pet to the vet for medication. By all respects, do that... If it doesn't help, Nature's Miracle and like products contain enzymes that "eat" urine and feces matter to live, there by eliminating the odor by eliminating the cause.
It also works really good on smoke, whether fire or cigarettes, it will eliminate both to where no one knows either were ever present.
I think some of the guys were thinking arthritis and didn't want to say it. Urinary tract infection can be treated. Even incontinence, while being a pain, is manageable. If her hips and/or back is going and there is nerve damage, It is just a matter of time before her rear end doesn't want to follow her front end anymore. Incontinence can be the first sign, it may be the beginning of the end (hopefully not). Bad stuff, but it happens when a dog gets old.
I've carried mine out to pee for the better part of a year, sometimes they managed to hold it. The bones deteriorate, nerves start to go and they just couldn't manage the walk, or a squat, they loose control of the bladder. They'd look me in the eye and you could almost hear them pleading to stop the misery. Letting it go on too long IMO isn't a kindness. I did it more for me than them, I just couldn't let go.
Damn, you just described me and most people in their 70s and 80s and beyond to a tee.. Some mornings it takes me 3 hrs. just to role out of bed. I've even had times when I crawled to the bathroom so I wouldn't soil myself.. Good thing some that think arthritis should be a death sentence aren't my kids... They'd blow my head off[xx(][xx(][xx(][V][V][V]
but I still have a good life, I cope with the pains of being old because when it doesn't hurt, young men can't keep up with me....
quote:Originally posted by MudderChuck
quote:Originally posted by remingtonoaks
If my loved ones would have "put me down" 20 years ago when I has bed ridden and couldn't control myself when I was sick..... Are you a person that takes care of loved ones, or are you an user...
You asked what is the best way to eliminate odor,so I take it you will do what it takes to take care of loved ones.... That said
Some one mentioned taking your pet to the vet for medication. By all respects, do that... If it doesn't help, Nature's Miracle and like products contain enzymes that "eat" urine and feces matter to live, there by eliminating the odor by eliminating the cause.
It also works really good on smoke, whether fire or cigarettes, it will eliminate both to where no one knows either were ever present.
I think some of the guys were thinking arthritis and didn't want to say it. Urinary tract infection can be treated. Even incontinence, while being a pain, is manageable. If her hips and/or back is going and there is nerve damage, It is just a matter of time before her rear end doesn't want to follow her front end anymore. Incontinence can be the first sign, it may be the beginning of the end (hopefully not). Bad stuff, but it happens when a dog gets old.
I've carried mine out to pee for the better part of a year, sometimes they managed to hold it. The bones deteriorate, nerves start to go and they just couldn't manage the walk, or a squat, they loose control of the bladder. They'd look me in the eye and you could almost hear them pleading to stop the misery. Letting it go on too long IMO isn't a kindness. I did it more for me than them, I just couldn't let go.
Damn, you just described me and most people in their 70s and 80s and beyond to a tee.. Some mornings it takes me 3 hrs. just to role out of bed. I've even had times when I crawled to the bathroom so I wouldn't soil myself.. Good thing some that think arthritis should be a death sentence aren't my kids... They'd blow my head off[xx(][xx(][xx(][V][V][V]
but I still have a good life, I cope with the pains of being old because when it doesn't hurt, young men can't keep up with me....
Pretty much in the same boat here pard.
I will get to the vet
Monday soonest.
Thanks again mijelo