Why is my dog suddenly restless, anxious, and having house accidents?

If only Cookie could talk! It’s impossible to know if this related to pain or anxiety. I recommend to play it safe and have Cookie examined by her veterinarian today. Make sure they check her neck, spine and anal glands. The doctor may also want to check her for a urinary tract infection as well. It’s best to play it safe.

All these signs are worrying, it could be due to a condition called "vestibular disease" which is common in older dogs, I would definitely recommend taking her to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked.

Aww, I’m sorry to hear about Daisy! I see this commonly with either pain or anxiety. These little guys can easily injure their backs and legs which can cause changes in behavior and the way they stand- as well as shaking. You may also notice Daisy avoiding the dog door or refusing to jump on beds/couches as she normally does. I recommend taking her in for a good physical exam to see if this might be the case. Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Daisy!

If only Oreo could talk! This type of behavior could be related to something like anxiety or to pain/discomfort. I recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian who will check for evidence of pain on the physical exam. They may also check a urine sample or the anal glands as well. Since she can't talk, it's best to play it safe. Best of luck.

Adding a new baby to the house can be very disorienting for dogs. It causes a huge change of routine and priorities. Maybe Leona is walked or played with less than before the baby - this is all very common and somewhat unavoidable. The change in routines is usually quite stressful and can lead to pets becoming more anxious or having trouble with training. It's also possible that Leona is having some sort of medical problem that is causing her to urinate and defecate more. I would recommend trying to walk and play with Leona as much as you reasonably can. Going on a walk on leash is much better than throwing a ball or playing with a toy, in terms of her mental health. Ignore her accidents (if she gets a big reaction to them and that's the only time she gets attention, she could be learning that it's a good way to get attention) and make sure she has many opportunities to go outside. If the problem continues (and lasts more than a few weeks), I would recommend a vet visit for a check up to make sure nothing is wrong medically. Good luck!

If Ana is still continuing this behavior, I recommend to have her seen by her veterinarian. Toxin exposure, severe abdominal pain, or perhaps a severe anal gland infection could all cause this type of restlessness and discomfort. Sewage can carry toxins. Try to keep the dogs away from that area. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

With sudden accidents, it is always best to schedule a vet checkup first to rule out any underlying issues such as infection, GI upset, neurological or muscular issues, etc. if she checks out healthy, it may be that something has startled or upset her, especially if this was the same time last year that she had accidents last, causing her to have accidents inside instead of going out. You may need to temporarily revert to a "puppy" style of potty training again, just to get her back into the routine of going outside until she is more comfortable with whatever caused the accidents to start. Using enzymatic cleaners on any accidents can help discourage her from going there again, and making sure to offer some exciting treats and praise when she does go outside may help speed up the process.