Thanks for the help ladies! I have noticed that Jack has put on a lot of weight lately despite getting more exercise than he used to before Duncan came along. When people see him now, they say he looks chunky whereas before he just looked normal or "stocky". It's hard to tell sometimes when you see them everyday, you know... And Duncan is so tall and lean that I thought maybe it was just the contrast.
I will definitely pass this info along to my roommate. She was going to call the vet today but if I know her, she will wait a few days and I certainly don't want Jack to be suffering. Bladder infections are so uncomfortable and it would be best to rule out that first!
I'll also take a look at some of the vet websites for some more info.
You're right Logan, my vet and I are on a first name basis. She jsut recently had a baby and I went to the shower! She's great but I think I bought her first car for her!!!
This is what VetInfo had to say:
When an older dog who has been well trained in the past begins to urinate in the house it is always a good idea to have a physical exam done to make sure that there is not a physical cause for the problem. When the change in urinary habits is accompanied by an increase in drinking and urinating, a lab work up should be done. Diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, kidney failure, hyperadrenocorticism, hypothyroidism and several other conditions can lead to an increase in drinking and urinating -- and sometimes this is sufficient to make a previously well housebroken dog urinate in the house. Bladder infections (cystitis) and bladder stones can lead to an increase in the urge to urinate to the point that accidents occur in the house, as well. This is a fairly common cause of dogs that seem to be urinating "spitefully" --- often dogs with these problems will feel the urge to urinate so strongly that they will urinate even with the their owner present in the room.
Definitely pushing for a vet visist ASAP even if I have to take him and pay....
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