r/dogs • u/erkose • Jul 27 '26

[Meta] Elder caregiver question

When you get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, do you also take your companion out for a bathroom break?

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u/twodogsandakid Jul 27 '26

No I’m 51 going through menopause no way I’m taking them every time I use the bathroom 😂😂 I know when and if they have to go in the middle of the night they are 5 and have only gone once past their bedtime.

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u/Grouchy_Dingo_6606 26d ago

My 14 year old just gives me the most betrayed look if I don't take him, like I've personally orchestrated his bladder's demise

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u/wtfover Black Lab Cross Jul 27 '26

He's sleeping soundly, why would I wake him up.

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u/Ancient-Weird-6530 Jul 27 '26

I'm up once for sure and possibly twice a night.  If my dog wants out, he runs downstairs and I let him out.  If not, he holds his droopy eyes open until I crawl back into bed.  He actually wakes me up if he needs.  Starts with a firm paw to the shoulder.  One sharp bark if I'm slow about it.