Why does my dog suddenly refuse peanut butter from a spoon and pee?

It may be time to speak with a local trainer or animal behaviorist in your area to see if they can observe what is going on in person. This can help them to formulate a plan that may help Peanut regain her confidence outside. Usually, this involves taking small steps by exposing her to being outside for longer periods, and offering treats and praise when she is calm and successful. If she becomes too nervous, taking a break and letting her calm down before trying again can help. If the anxiety continues, it is also a good idea to rule out any health issues with your veterinarian, as some illnesses can cause sudden behavioral changes or anxiety, especially if there is pain. Your vet can also prescribe an anti-anxiety medication if needed during your training plan to help make things a little easier on Peanut.

I am sorry that peanut is not acting like himself. I am not 100% sure why Peanut is acting this way. It is possible that Peanut has a soft tissue injury or even an orthopedic injury that is causing pain when Peanut moves in certain ways/directions. I would recommend starting with restricted activity for a few days. This means no running, jumping, and rough playing. If you don't notice an improvement I would recommend taking peanut to the vet for a good physical exam. IT is possible Peanut needs a really good exam to pin point where the discomfort is coming from.

As I said when you posted previously, I'd be concerned Pebble has a UTI or bladder stones causing her to lick her genitals and urinate in the home. She could have pain and that is preventing her from jumping on the chair. The experts here cannot diagnose anything without seeing the animal in person, and the best thing for her is to take her into the vet in the morning. Best of luck.

I am sorry to hear about Penny! I would recommend a vet visit and an examination and some baseline bloodwork to ensure that she doesn't have any changes that could be a source of a problem (occasionally a disease such as thyroid disease or cushings disease may cause some strange changes in behavior). If no issue is found, it is possible she is starting to suffer from some cognitive disorder/decline in mental function due to her age. You can read a bit more about that at : http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2549 and discuss with your vet if they think it is possible with Penny. Some dogs see improvement with this issue with supplements or special diets (ProPlan Bright Minds is one available over the counter, or the supplement: Omega Benefits Cognitive with DHA http://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/?petcoach=1977956 is another option. If these don't help there are some medications that can be tried as well, but it is definitely worth a trip to the vet for an exam/workup.

Sudden changes in behavior can sometimes signal a health issue, and accidents in an elderly dog can be caused by a number of things. Bladder infections can cause sudden accidents in the house, while changes to the muscles and nerves around the bladder may lead to incontinence-type accidents with dribbling or small puddles happening. Cognitive changes in elderly dogs (similar to human dementia) can also sometimes cause a pet to "forget" their training such as potty training, leading to accidents. It is a good idea to schedule a veterinary exam to see if any of these could be a possible cause and to find a treatment plan that helps.

I'd Pepper checked out by a vet. She could have a dental problem causing her to not want to eat her dry food. While it's fine she eats wet food only, because of this sudden change in behavior. it's important to make sure everything is ok health wise with her. Best of luck.

I strongly recommend a full health check, urine test and possibly an ultrasound scan of the bladder to rule out infection, inflammation or bladder stones which may be causing discomfort, partial blockage of the bladder neck and pain. The earlier these conditions are diagnosed the easier they are to resolve