Is it because of her age or joints?(Dog)

[KikiDeAnime]

Our 8 year old Boxer/Basenji mix has started to pee inside the house.
We've tried many times to be ready at the backdoor when she walks to it but she always ends up peeing right in front of the door.
She does have joint issues.

She does go outside if we force her out there way before she needs to pee.

Is she peeing indoors due to age or her joints??

 

[Cyprus]

It sounds like she may have a urinary tract infection. Can you take her to the vet?

Also, do you have any pictures of her? That sounds like a beautiful mix

 

[Peaches Lee]

Agree with Cyprus. Schedule an appointment with your Veterinarian so they can run a urine analysis. I would start there. Good luck.

 

[KikiDeAnime]

It sounds like she may have a urinary tract infection. Can you take her to the vet?

But she isn't straining like my cat with UTI does. She also doesn't have blood in it like UTI.
And besides, my parents won't take her to the vet unless something serious is happening which they don't consider this

 

[Folly's place]

She should see the veterinarian; I hope that can happen for her.
Mary

 

[Folly's place]

Would it be possible to take a fresh urine sample to the vet's for a UA?
Mary

 

[cassie]

Sounds like either a urinary tract infection or maybe kidney problems. I am betting on the former.

 

[townchicks]

Agree, she should see a vet. Dogs don't strain like cats, and you don't always see blood until it's been going on for a while.

 

[pennyJo1960]

It would be best if they take her or take fresh UA done plastic cup is best

 

[chickens really]

My old girl had stones in her urine so was put on a urinary dog food that I bought from the vet clinic. If you want you can try the food if your parents won't take her to the vet?