I want to make sure that it wasn't misunderstood I got rid of the female dog due to the "Potty" issue. She did finally get mostly house broken towards the end of her stay with me. I had to give her up for adoption because I had lost my job and couldn't afford to keep her. She was found by my parents who couldn't keep her properly after they moved.
Scooby is an older dog. He's probably about 7 years old now. He's part Beagle/Jack Russell mix. He'd been completely healthy until 2 years ago when out of the blue he "stroked" out. I still don't believe it was a stroke. Recently heard of a condition with Jack Russell's that can effect the spinal cord. It involves a chip or a clot? that breaks off and gets into the cord. My vet never gave him xrays and had treated him as if he had a seizure. The vet noted that one of his "nerves" in his right leg is still reactive which was to indicate a chance of recovery. I don't think a stroke would allow this.
I am just getting very worried about this latest "sign". It's just not like him to do this at all. The back door has been open for him to go but yet has chosen to go inside. He's also hesitant about going outside and I must turn the back porch light on to get him out the door. He still doesn't go and stands by the door. I try to give him a few minutes but he doesn't seem to leave the porch.
I just thought of something Could he be mad at me? Recently, I had begun walking my 2 dogs again. I'd take them to the park and around the neighborhood on a daily basis. However, a month ago I broke my foot. I am not to be walking on my foot for awhile. I've got atleast another 2 weeks. Could this behavior be due to the lack of exercise he had been getting? This could be something. What do ya think?