Please help me if you can. Before I go crazy.?

Old dogs go senile just like people do. I'm thinking this is a form of dementia.

It's REALLY common for dogs to start behaving this way. You can try to find a vet that will prescribe sleep aids, and get some diapers, but other than that, there's not much that can be done for him.

He's just old and wearing out. I'm sorry.

More bad news:

It's progressive.

Soon he'll seem confused and "lost". He won't be able to find his way around the house he's lived in all his life.

Biting is common. They forget who you are, they forget where they are, and they bite out of confusion and fear.

Again.

I'm so sorry.

I understand having to confine him to an area, but perhaps he is not adjusting well to not having free roam. I would suggest a routine of a walk at the same time every day and play time every day. Give a few weeks and see if that settles in, he could just be upset. You may consider seeing another vet for a second opinion. The worse case scenario is he is just old :( and then if you do not want to or feel you are able to cope with these behaviors you can euthanize him. I do not agree with euthanizing unless there is a medical reason. Some vets also offer or have numbers to behavior specialists, you can give that a shot as well :)

I'm not anywhere near an expert on dogs, but when animals (cats or dogs) lay around in their waste, when they never do, it means something is wrong. It might be he's an older dog, or because he's sick but you haven't caught it. I would side more with old age causing the messes in the house.

My Aunt had an 13 year old Scottish Terrier that went partially blind and deaf, then a year later started laying in his feces and stepping in his pee. He used to skirt around the yard to avoid his poop, but then started acting different. Like he was drifting along and not caring about anything. She put him to sleep because it got so bad she'd come home and he'd be laying in his feces on the floor, not moving.

I wouldn't suggest putting him to sleep, unless there is nothing you can do for him any longer and he seems not himself. That is a major clue of an animal that needs to be put to sleep, is they act differently, listless, sickly, etc. I don't know what else to say but some animals times come early. If you truly believe his quality of life is deteriorating, then I would consider putting him sleep. It is always hard, but it's best to do what's best for the animal.

It makes me sad to read posts as this, but I thought I'd give my opinion. Good luck and take care.

Dogs with incontinent issue is generally caused by a medical issues but can be treated even in older dogs.

Proin (Phenylpropanolamine/Sudafed)is the most common and effective RX treatment for dog incontinence.

Tofranil RX

A canine nutritionist can develop recipes tailored to your dogs needs. This has been very successful for us with one of our own dogs

Veterinarians occasionally prescribe Testosterone injections for neutered males who are incontinent due to hormones

There are many options for incontinence..talk to a vet .. don't give up on him just because he is older and is having some difficulties now.

Do for him what he would do for you... Be there for him, he is not in pain, he is not unable to walk and play he is just having a few problems which can be worked through with a little time, possibly medication and you caring enough to keep trying.

YES- I used to be consistently two chook McNuggets in need of a Happy Meal ! When God used to be giving out brains I used to be the primary one online however used to be one of these gents I held the door for each person.

All good things come to an end. It seems your dog has reached his mental limit and cant function any more. It will be hard to say good bye but it is the right time.

maybe he's just too old? old ladies are like babies at some point, because they can't make it to the bathroom, and well, you know, they for get and sometimes talk to themselves. but i think you should just walk your dog more, on a leash. get him some good old fashion exercise=D 13yrs isn't bad, sounds like he lived a darn good life, and if you think its time to put him down, your the owner.

Your best friend is old and sounds to me that he can no longer hold his bowels and bladder. I had to have my beloved Sammy put down because of this same problem.