American Cocker Spaniel Forum:
Infection or Spite?

I'm having what looks like a potential problem with my 8-year old cocker spaniel - Max. We went away for the weekend and left Max at our house with some friends who stayed with him for the entire two days. When our guests arrived Max warmly greeted them and then about 10 minutes later piddled on the floor. Very unusal since he has a bladder of steel and has never suffered from the common cocker piddle problem. I chalked it up to him having a full bladder and let him out to finish his business. When we got home tonight he was excited to see us and then settled down to a nap within a few minutes. About an hour after we were home he wanted to go out so we let him and when he came back in he promptly piddled all over (and I mean all over) the living room floor! He started at one side of our area rug and just walked and peed until he got to the other end! It was so sutble that I didn't even notice until he stopped and I heard him going. He was scolded and put outside again while we cleaned up. My husband thinks he must have a bladder infection as he's never behaved like this but I'm inclined to think he's reacting to us being gone, although he's never done this before. We travel rather frequently so he's not unaccustomed to being with friends and he's never, ever gone to the bathroom in the house. The only other time I experienced anything like this is the very first time I went on a trip after I got him - he pooped on the couch! Savage! :-) That's why I think it's spite....but anyone had any experience with bladder infections? He's currently taking an antibiotic for hot spots, could that cause a continance problem? Any suggestions appreciated - thanks!