Dog Pee/Poop Problem

[makbike]

1+ for the Nature's Miracle. Even though you have cleaned the carpet so you can't smell the urea Sara can and she is drawn back to the same spot. Normal shampoo cleaners do not get rid of the urea. Nature's Miracle, Odormute contain natural enzymes which will break down the urea so that Sara can't smell her urine and thus should not be drawn back to this particular spot. Keep in mind you may have to treat the area several times. You may even have to pull the carpet up and soak the pad and subfloor with Nature's Miracle/Odormute to stop the problem.

[Jen-Jen]

You could also try putting a food and water dish in that spot. Dogs usually won't go potty where they eat.

Much more expensive route...pull up the carpet and padding replace floor boards underneth and recarpet. The smell is already in the carpet and soaked into the sub floor underneth. Marked territory.

[Beane]

+1 Nature's Miracle

+1 keep dog out of basement (at least for a while)

[KayTee]

I second Knot also - good idea to check with her vet to see if anything else might be going on.

[sundial]

Concrete absorbs moisture and unfortunately some odors. In the case of pee, your dog is drawn to the ammonia in the urine, hence the hot spot potty place.

Many carpet and household cleaners do not remove the smell of ammonia so pets are likely to be repeat offenders. Nature's Miracle will remove the ammonia smell as well as using 1 part white vinegar to 1 park water.

There are manufacturers who have created indoor doggie litter boxes that you might want to consider for her. Here's one:

http://www.petapotty.com/

Glad your girl recovered from her illness and that she is doing well.

[jesvetmed]

Not much to add to all of these smart ladies' answers! I have recommended Nature's Miracle to clients for years. Works great (expect it to take a few days to calm down on the smell). I like the idea of free access if you have fenced yard (ie, doggie door), or having a potty spot with litter... as it seems that maybe she has to go more often than she can tell you?

Also, if she does seem to urinate more frequently than she used to or not be able to hold it, have her urine checked by your vet... and kidneys. She could be harboring a little infection.

Hope it works out!
Jes