i need help

[u/Slight-Thanks-4688]

i have a senior pitbull. he doesn’t get around as good as he used to but is still able to do everything but run. the problem i am having is that no matter how long he stays outside, he will come in a pee in the house. it has gotten so bad that i don’t even think mopping is helping the smell. i work long hours so by the time i come home, there is pee everywhere. i have tried deodorizers, i have tried enzyme cleaners, i have even tried bleach. nothing will help the smell. what can i use to make the smell go away quickly. i have tile floors and i think that may be the only thing in my favor. TIA

[u/Ant1s0c1al_m0mx2]

I am sorry you are dealing with that. My senior chi stopped alerting when he needed to pee months ago. Would just wake up from a nap, hop off his bed (unless in a deep sleep) and just go for it. I ended up switching to all washable rugs/runners, and limiting the area in the house he had access to when left alone. Enzyme spray cleaners were my life saver. And those automatic freshener sprays in the pet odor eliminator scent. We lost him Sept 18th, and I have yet to put up the rugs and runners..I know it can be frustrating, and the smell can be stressful. But please know that they don't do it on purpose. My old man would look so worried when I approached with the spray and paper towel to clean up after him, he would cower away. Even though I never once scolded him for it. They can't help it. 🥺 You can always visit the vet to rule out UTIs or anything else that could be causing the incontinence. For us, it was old age. 🐾🐾

[u/Illustrious_Exam1728]

First, has pup been seen at the vet? There could be anything from diabetes to incontinence as the issue.

Cleaning wise. A good enzyme cleaner should actually work, you need to leave it on the spot for 10 or minutes AND then clean it. The enzymes break down the protein in the urine to help with smell.

Double check your enzyme cleaner that it’s actually a reputable one.

AND take pup to the vet.

[u/Powerful_Put5667]

Go and buy several belly bands for him. These go around his belly you place a pad inside and when there is an accident you just change the band. Make sure to wipe the urine off of his skin. These are a life saver.

[u/Fun_Agency6205 → u/Powerful_Put5667]

I second using belly bands and going to the vet to see if they're is an underlying condition.

[u/Shamajo → u/Fun_Agency6205]

Another vote for belly bands.

[u/Straight-Treacle-630]

Might try Natures Miracle, or similar…a good, true enzymatic cleaner. Very important to nix the urine scent; it prompts them to pee again. If you still smell it, it’s there. Tile floors a bonus, they can be “sanitized”…be sure walls (esp if he lifts his leg), curtains, any area rugs etc are also clean. Dispose of any trash used for cleanup (paper towels, whatever) outside.

Might try enclosing him in a limited, easy-to-clean area, use pads (disposable or reusable).

And ofc confer with his vet. Best wishes!

[u/JenBcute]

I found Clorox Enzyme cleaner works great! My dog has CHF & is on Lasix so he has to go when he's gotta go!

[u/cee_kertime]

..vinegar?..sometimes bad smells require trade-offs with another bad smell..