Excessive urination in puppy: Why Is My Dog Peeing a Lot?

Why Is My Dog Peeing a Lot?

If you notice that your dog has to go out more often to pee, or they’re suddenly having accidents in the house or squatting to urinate more than usual on their walks, it’s always a good idea to check with your vet.

Here are some guidelines for how much dogs pee normally and some of the most common reasons your dog may be peeing a lot more than usual.

How Much Should Dogs Pee?

The “normal” amount for your dog to pee depends on a few factors, including their hydration level and underlying medical issues.

Adult Dogs

As a general rule, healthy adult dogs should be able to hold their urine for 6-8 hours. Normal adult dogs should produce about 20-40 milliliters of urine per kilogram of body weight over 24 hours. So, for a 20-pound dog, that would be about 6-12 ounces per day, and a 45-pound dog should pee about 14-28 ounces per day.

Puppies

Puppies will pee more because they are potty training and because their bodies need more water to keep them from becoming dehydrated rapidly. Puppies should be taken out to urinate every 2-6 hours depending on their age. They should usually be able to hold their urine the same number of hours as their age in months.

For example, a 2-month-old puppy should be able to hold their urine for 2 hours. When puppies reach about 6-8 months old, however, their requirements are dependent on their lifestyle and any underlying medical conditions.

Senior Dogs

Senior dogs may also need to urinate more frequently, either due to underlying medical conditions or cognitive dysfunction (meaning they may forget they’ve already urinated or forget they should be urinating outside).

When to See a Vet for Frequent or Excessive Urination in Dogs

Frequent urination or large amounts of urination are not usually emergencies, so you can probably wait to see your veterinarian unless there are also other symptoms. Seek out immediately veterinary care if you also notice:

• Vomiting

• Blood in the urine

• Straining to urinate with no urine produced or with small dime-sized puddles

• Lethargy

• Known toxin ingestion

• Not eating for over 24 hours

• Pus from the vulva

Reasons Why Your Dog Is Peeing a Lot

The first thing you’ll want to rule out is a medical condition. Many health issues can cause increased urination, and only a vet can help you get to the bottom of it. There are also plenty of other factors and causes for dogs to pee more than usual, aside from medical conditions.

Medical Conditions

Very frequent urination with large amounts of urine is known as polyuria. This is a different condition than urinating small amounts frequently, which is known as pollakiuria.

Polyuria

Polyuria may be caused by:

Kidney Failure or Infections

Kidney failure (or renal failure) occurs when the kidney can’t effectively filter waste products and toxins from the blood. These toxins draw water with them, leading to increased urination, usually large amounts. At least two-thirds of kidney function must be compromised before it shows up on blood tests. End-stage kidney failure can lead to decreased urine production as the kidneys start to shut down. Bacterial infections in the kidneys can also lead to polyuria.

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes is a disease where the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (or the body stops responding the insulin produced), causing the blood sugar (glucose) level to increase. The body tries to eliminate this excessive sugar through the urine. This glucose draws water with it, leading to increased urination and thirst. Often this increase in thirst and urination is the first clinical sign of diabetes noted by dog parents.

Diabetes Insipidus

This type of diabetes is rare in dogs. Although it shares the same symptoms of excessive thirst and urination as diabetes mellitus, the two are different. With diabetes insipidus, a dog can’t react to or produce a specific antidiuretic hormone.

Cushing’s Disease

Also known as hyperadrenocorticism, Cushing’s is caused by the overproduction of cortisol (stress hormone) and steroids from the adrenal glands. This causes increased thirst and urination. Other clinical signs include a potbelly appearance, panting, thin skin, hair loss, and increased hunger.

Hyperthyroidism

This condition is rarely seen in dogs and is most often caused by a cancerous thyroid mass. Some other symptoms of hyperthyroidism include vomiting, constipation, hyperactivity, and losing weight but acting very hungry.

Pyometra

This life-threatening condition is an infection of the uterus in female dogs that have not been spayed. Bacterial toxins released into the blood affect the kidney’s ability to hold urine, leading to increased urination. Dogs will often drink more water to compensate for the increase in urination. Pyometra is often paired with pus from the vulva, fever, lethargy, changes in appetite, and vomiting.

Hypercalcemia

With this condition, dogs have abnormally elevated blood calcium levels, and you may see a lack of appetite, vomiting, constipation, lethargy, depression, and confusion.

Cancer

Certain types of cancers, especially those involving the urinary tract (such as transitional cell carcinoma) or those that elevate calcium in the bloodstream (such as lymphoma or anal gland adenocarcinoma), can lead to increased urine production.

Liver Infection

Bacterial infection of the liver (specifically and most commonly with Leptospirosis) leads to increased urine production and increased thirst, usually after the bacteria infects both the liver and the kidneys. This infection is fatal if left untreated. Leptospirosis is passed through infected rodent urine and is most commonly found in stagnant water puddles or ponds. A vaccine is available that protects dogs against this infection.

Electrolyte Imbalances

Sodium or salt imbalances lead to increased thirst and urination in dogs. Sodium attracts water. Also, the kidneys will not hold or store water appropriately if there is an imbalance of sodium and potassium in the water. Dehydration, high-sodium meals, certain toxins, and other medical conditions can cause electrolyte issues.

Medication Side Effect

Certain medications can cause increased thirst and urination as side effects. These medications include diuretics (such as furosemide or torsemide), anti-seizure medications (such as phenobarbital), and corticosteroids (such as prednisone).

Psychogenic Polydipsia (Increased Thirst)

This is a condition where your dog ingests more water than needed and thus needs to urinate more frequently. This diagnosis requires ruling out all other possible medical conditions. It is thought to be behavioral in cause.

Pollakiuria

Pollakiuria may be caused by lower urinary tract conditions often associated with straining to urinate and/or blood in the urine:

Bladder Infections

Bacterial infections in the bladder often lead to increased urination. This can be seen as peeing large amounts of urine or straining to urinate but passing only small, quarter-sized urine puddles. These infections can also lead to blood in the urine (pink or red-tinged).

Bladder or Urethral Stones or Crystals in the Urine

Crystals or stones in the bladder (often composed of struvite or calcium oxalate) lead to irritation in the bladder or urethral lining. This inflammation causes a dog to feel an urgency to urinate and often leads to frequently urinating only a small amount of urine and straining to urinate with or without blood.

Cancers of the Bladder

Bladder cancer can cause dogs to strain to urinate or not be able to urinate at all. You may also see urinary incontinence or frequent urination.

Prostate Issues (Enlargement, Cancer, Infections)

The prostate is a small gland located at the neck of the bladder in male dogs. The urethra (a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body) runs through this gland. Infection or inflammation in the prostate can lead to changes in urination, including increased amounts of urine, increased frequency, straining to urinate, and sometimes blood or pus in the urine.

Non-Medical Reasons That Affect How Much a Dog Pees

Aside from medical conditions, other factors may influence how often your dog pees, including:  

• Diet—Low-protein and/or high-sodium diets cause an increase in urination.

• Increased activity—Exercise causes water loss, leading to thirst. The more a dog drinks, the more they may urinate.

• Heat—Dogs will drink more when the weather is warmer, sometimes leading to increased urination.

• Age—Puppies and senior dogs will often urinate more frequently or larger amounts.

• Bad weather—Some dogs with anxiety will hold their urine for longer periods of time during thunderstorms to avoid the loud booms. Your dog may also refuse to go if it’s simply raining or sprinkling outside. They will pass larger amounts of urine when they do finally urinate.

How Vets Evaluate Excessive Urination in Dogs

There are many tests vets can run to investigate the underlying cause of your dog’s excessive urination. They will first get a thorough history of your dog and conduct a physical examination to look for any abnormalities or pain. Based on this, some of the tests they might order include:

• Full bloodwork—This is taken to assess the kidney enzymes, liver enzymes, electrolytes, and red and white blood cell counts.

• Urinalysis—This is a general urine profile to assess the concentrating ability of the kidneys and look for protein, blood, crystals, white blood cells, and bacteria in the urine.

• Urine culture and sensitivity—This is a more specific urine test to check for bacterial growth in the urine and ascertain the best antibiotic to kill off any bacteria.

• X-rays of the abdomen—X-rays are used to look for any bladder/urethral stones and tumors in or around the bladder, as well as to rule out enlarged uterine horns seen with uterine infections, and enlargement/mineralization of the prostate.

• Abdominal ultrasound—Ultrasounds are used to check out the full urinary tract, including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, prostate (in male dogs), and proximal urethra while also assessing the uterus (in female unspayed dogs), liver, adrenal glands, and other internal organs for any abnormalities.

• Cadet BRAF urine testing—This is a specific test to help diagnose transitional cell carcinoma (bladder cancer) in dogs.

• Calcium testing—This can help identify hypercalcemia (excessive calcium).

• ACTH stimulation—This test is given to rule out Cushing’s disease.

Treatments for Excessive Peeing in Dogs

Some of the more likely causes and their treatments include:

Psychogenic Polydipsia (Increased Thirst)

Once this condition is diagnosed by ruling out all other possible causes, water deprivation is commonly recommended.

Kidney Failure

Treatment for this condition is based on the stage of renal failure. It can range from fluid administration at home to hospitalization for intravenous fluids, low-phosphorus diets, appetite stimulants, gastroprotectant medications, and sometimes blood pressure and antibiotic therapy.

Medication Side Effects

The side effects of these medications are often self-limiting, as the body normalizes over the first 1-2 weeks of taking them. Sometimes dose adjustments are made by the veterinarian if urination becomes excessive and remains this way.

Kidney Infection or Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Appropriate antibiotic therapy and often pain medications and probiotics are used to treat these infections.

Diabetes Mellitus

Insulin therapy is the mainstay of treatment for diabetes mellitus. Sometimes hospitalization is required if this condition becomes more serious and progresses into diabetic ketoacidosis.

Cushing’s Disease

This condition is usually treated using a medication called trilostane, which is a synthetic enzyme used to decrease the production of excessive cortisol.  

Bladder Stones and Crystals

Certain types of stones and crystals (specifically struvite) can be dissolved using prescription diet changes. Stones that cannot be dissolved often require surgical removal.

Prostatitis

Antibiotics and pain medications are often used to treat this condition.

Pyometra

Surgical removal of the infected uterus is the preferred therapy. For open, draining uterine infections, longer courses of antibiotics can often clear the infection, but these infections often recur until the uterus is surgically removed.

Cancer

Treatment for cancer depends on the type of cancer. Often a mixture of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are used to attempt remission.

Liver Infection

Treatment often requires hospitalization with intravenous antibiotics, fluid therapy, and gastroprotectants. If diagnosed and treated early on in infection, most dogs can be cured.

Electrolyte Imbalances

Treatment is dependent on the cause and type of electrolyte imbalance. Sometimes hospitalization and fluid therapy is initiated. In other cases, treatment is as simple as a diet change and avoiding high-sodium treats.

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WRITTEN BY

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Katie Grzyb received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in 2009. She continued her clinical training at…

8 Reasons Your Dog Is Peeing A Lot

If you’ve ever wondered if your dog is peeing a lot, you’re not alone. After all, how many of us know how much pee is normal and how often dogs should pee? 

If you’ve ever asked the question, “Why is my dog peeing so much?” read on to learn what normal volume and frequency looks like, what is and isn’t normal, and what to do if your dog is peeing too much.

Dog Peeing: What’s Normal? 

According to Dr. Sarah J. Wooten, a veterinarian based in Colorado, all dogs create the same normal amount of urine based on their body weight. This can vary depending on the dog’s hydration status, but in general, dogs produce 2 milliliters (ml) of urine per kilogram (kg) of body weight per hour. For a 20-pound dog, that works out to 18 ml of urine per hour or a little under half a liter of urine per day. 

Frequency of urination can vary, but dogs usually go first thing in the morning, then every 5 to 6 hours throughout the day. Most adult dogs can hold their urine overnight, but it’s not uncommon for young puppies to have to go out to pee in the middle of the night while their bladders are still maturing. 

Though male and female dogs produce the same amount of urine according to body weight, male dogs, especially those out for a walk, often pee smaller amounts more frequently. Male dogs that lift their leg to urine mark will pee small amounts many times until their bladder is completely empty. Determined boy dogs might keep lifting their leg and squeezing out one or two drops long after their bladder is empty. Some males forgo the marking and just go all at once, especially first thing in the morning. Though some female dogs also urine mark, females more often void their bladder completely at the first opportunity. 

Why is My Puppy Peeing a Lot? 

Peeing frequency is a little different in puppies, though the volume of urine is the same as it is for adult dogs (2 ml of urine per kilogram of body weight per hour). 

“Puppies have not trained their bladders to hold urine as long as adults,” Dr. Wooten says. “They will need to go more often – every hour in very young puppies and every 3 hours in puppies 8 to 12 weeks of age.”

As puppies grow, they are able to hold their pee longer until they are going every 5 to 6 hours during the day and holding their urine overnight.

What is Pollakiuria in Dogs?

When you’re wondering if your dog is peeing too much, there are two parameters to consider: urine frequency and urine volume. 

The scientific term for frequent urination in dogs is pollakiuria, from the Greek pollakis, which means often, and uria (urine). The scientific term for abnormally large amounts of urine is polyuria, from poly (many or much) and uria (urine). 

Both frequent urination and excessive urination are common issues among dogs. Let’s take a look at the possible causes.

8 Common Reasons for a Dog Peeing a Lot 

Some causes of frequent or excessive urination are normal and some are not. A dog that is peeing a lot may be suffering from a medical problem like an infection or disease, or it can be caused by a behavioral issue, like territorial marking or stress.

Urine Marking 

Male dogs (and some female dogs) pee small amounts frequently in multiple places, usually on vertical surfaces like trees, walls, and fire hydrants. Urine marking serves many purposes, from claiming territory to sending messages to other dogs. Pheromones and other chemicals found in a dog’s urine can communicate a lot to other dogs, including the dog’s sex, reproductive status, health status, and even size (the higher the urine, the bigger the dog).  

Urine marking is a normal dog behavior, but it can become problematic if the dog is urine marking in the house. Neutering an intact male dog can help reduce urine marking behavior, especially if it’s happening indoors. 

Submissive or Excitement-Induced Urination

Some dogs, especially young puppies, might pee when they meet new people or dogs. This can be due to fear, shyness, or excitement. The amount of pee is usually small, though some puppies might pee larger amounts. This type of frequent urination usually resolves itself as the puppy grows older.

Incontinence

Middle aged and senior dogs sometimes begin to lose control of their bladders, involuntarily dribbling urine during the day and/or night. Dogs with incontinence can leak small amounts of urine or larger amounts. Incontinence can be caused by old age, be a side effect of spaying (called spay incontinence), or be caused by certain diseases or medications. Doggie diapers can contain the pee, and your veterinarian might be able to prescribe certain medications to help.     

Side Effects from Medications

Certain medications can cause dogs to drink and urinate more than usual, or leak urine involuntarily. Talk to your veterinarian for advice if you suspect your dog’s peeing problems are being caused by a new medication.

Urinary Tract Infections/Bladder Issues

Bladder issues, including urinary tract infections, bladder inflammation and bladder stones, are associated with an increased urge to urinate, causing dogs to pee small amounts very frequently. Sometimes dogs strain to go, but don’t pass any urine. You might also see blood in the urine. According to Dr. Wooten, these can be very painful, so it’s important to seek veterinary care immediately if you suspect a UTI or other bladder issue. 

Cushing’s Disease

Cushing’s disease (also known as Cushing’s syndrome) causes the adrenal glands to produce too much of certain hormones. In addition to excessive drinking and urination, dogs with Cushing’s disease may also develop an increased appetite, pot-bellied appearance, poor coat and skin, and bladder infections. Without treatment, Cushing’s disease can be life-threatening.

Diabetes

Dogs with diabetes might drink more water than normal, and as a result, pee large volumes of very dilute urine (which can be clear like water). Diabetes can also cause increased appetite and weight loss. This disease is life-threatening if left untreated. Dogs with diabetes need special treatment, including insulin. 

Kidney Disease

Dogs with kidney disease can suffer from pollakiuria (frequent urination) and/or polyuria (urinating large volumes). Kidney disease is a serious condition that requires urgent veterinary attention. Dogs diagnosed with kidney disease usually need treatment, a special diet and supportive care for the rest of their lives. 

Frequent Urination in Dogs: When to Worry

If your dog is peeing a lot, it could be normal dog behavior or it could be a symptom of something more serious. 

Some signs that a medical concern might be causing your dog to pee a lot include:

• Excessive thirst (emptying their water bowls)
• Increased or decreased appetite
• Bloody urine
• Straining to pee but nothing comes out
• Excessively licking their private parts
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Sudden/frequent accidents inside house

What to Do About Your Dog Peeing a Lot 

Even if you suspect that your dog’s frequent urination is behavioral, the first step should always be a veterinary exam to rule out any medical causes. A vet checkup is especially important if your dog is drinking a lot of water and peeing a lot. “Problems that cause a dog to drink more than usual can get serious fairly quickly,” Dr. Wooten says. 

The vet will perform a thorough exam, and may want to run tests, including analyzing your dog’s urine. “You can bring in a sample, but often your vet will want to collect a sterile sample at the office,” Dr. Wooten says. “If they suspect an underlying medical condition like diabetes or Cushing’s disease, they will also want to run blood tests.” 

If your vet suspects bladder stones or bladder abnormalities, they might also want to take X-rays (radiographs) or do an abdominal ultrasound of your dog’s bladder. 

If your vet gives your dog a clean bill of health, the frequent urination could be behavioral. To get help for urine marking, or excitement-induced or submission urination, Dr. Wooten says it’s best to talk to a trainer or animal behaviorist. Your vet can give you a referral to someone in your area.  

One thing you should never do if your dog is peeing a lot is withhold water. It might be tempting, but this is dangerous. Not letting your dog drink can dehydrate them and make them sick. And don’t scold your dog for peeing a lot. If it’s a medical issue, it’s likely out of your dog’s control. 

Dog has frequent urination – causes and treatment

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Frequent urination in dogs is usually associated with infectious and inflammatory processes of the urinary tract. The causes of inflammation can be different, so without a full examination it is impossible to establish the correct diagnosis.

Frequent urination in dogs is common in urocystitis and urethritis, and is also seen in tumors and urolithiasis. With urolithiasis in males, there is a risk of blockage of the urethra, if this happens, surgical treatment will be required.

Your pet will definitely be helped in our veterinary clinic, the doctors will conduct a full examination and make a correct diagnosis, after which they will immediately begin treatment.

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Major causes of frequent urination in dogs

• Infections
• Diseases characterized by high fluid intake, such as diabetes mellitus
• Urinary incontinence due to age
• Bladder sphincter weakness

Each of the diseases is accompanied by additional symptoms, for example, blood may be detected in the urine.

With KSD, blockage of the urethra is especially dangerous. This happens when stones get stuck in the channel trying to get out. In such a situation, you need to urgently contact a veterinary clinic, otherwise the dog may die.

Treatment for urinary frequency in dogs

Treatment for urinary frequency in dogs depends largely on the underlying cause of the problem. We always warn owners against trying to treat their pet on their own without the help of a specialist. Despite this, most owners still try to help the animal on their own, in fact making it worse.

You can always call us at the veterinary center by phone and ask for advice, the doctors will tell you how to act and alleviate the condition of the pet, you can also make an appointment at a convenient time. If the dog began to run to the toilet often, and this bothers you, you should not delay going to the clinic, because the animal’s condition can become critical in a day.

To determine what disease caused this symptom, the doctor will take tests and use an ultrasound to check the condition of the bladder. If a blockage in the urethra is diagnosed, the veterinarian restores the outflow of urine with a catheter, having previously anesthetized and calmed the animal. In the future, surgery will be required. Frequent urination is an extremely dangerous symptom, in no case should it be left unattended.

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causes and consequences of frequent urination of a puppy, recommendations for behavioral correction and treatment

Frequent urination makes it more difficult for a dog to control and restrain his bladder. Returning home, the owner discovers puddles on the floor or furniture. During this period, it is forbidden to scold the pet, as excess stress only exacerbates the problem. To solve it, you need to observe the animal, and sometimes visit a veterinarian to understand the cause and normalize the condition of the animal.

Natural causes of frequent urination

The causes of frequent urination in dogs are natural and pathological. When natural, the problem is eliminated spontaneously or involves the adjustment of behavior. In pathological cases, medical or surgical treatment is prescribed.

Frequent urination in animals, due to natural causes, is not dangerous to health. Internal and external factors are responsible for changing habitual behavior: an unstable psychological state, hormonal surges, and much more.

Behavior and emotions

Why do some dogs urinate frequently for no apparent reason? The explanation may lie in the characteristics of the psyche and behavior of the animal.

For example, raising or changing the tone of the owner’s voice frightens the dog. Falling on their back and opening access to the stomach, the animals show not only trust, but also submission to the leader in the pack. There is also the opposite option – the dog can describe himself with joy at the sight of his beloved owner.

Sometimes a pet pisses arbitrarily, choosing interior items that are important for the owner. So he expresses jealousy or resentment for his actions – in other words, he takes revenge.

Sometimes frequent urination in a dog is due to aggression from other pets or a tense situation within the family. Scandals between owners or tyranny on the part of a stronger four-legged neighbor negatively affect the psycho-emotional state of the animal.

Territory marking

Leaving a pungent smell of urine, the dog scares away other competitors from his site. This behavior is typical not only for males, but also for females. All the difference lies only in the place for the mark: males are not selective, and bitches prefer to mark corners.

Age

The problem is typical for older animals and small puppies. With age, the elasticity of the sphincter of the bladder is lost, so older dogs may experience incontinence. Puppies, on the other hand, differ little from human children – it is difficult for them to control natural processes until about 6 months old. If the pet is more than six months old, but the problem persists, be sure to contact your veterinarian and find out why the puppy urinates often with the help of detailed diagnostics. At this age, incontinence may indicate pathology.

estrus

The constant feeling of unusual pain, characteristic of the first estrus, weakens after the need to cope. The disappearance of the pain syndrome is explained by a temporary decrease in the pressure of the bladder on the internal genital organs.

Hormonal disorders

After castration and sterilization, the level of estrogen and progesterone decreases. These hormones are responsible for maintaining muscle tone, so the resulting situation is similar to older animals – incontinence occurs.

Late formation of the endocrine system is typical for undecoupled bitches and can also cause frequent urination. The condition normalizes on its own after pregnancy and childbirth.

Drink a lot

With a large fluid intake and rare walks, even an adult body cannot withstand the load. Please note that excessive water absorption is a symptom of some dangerous diseases. Veterinarians recommend measuring the amount of fluid consumed. The volume of water drunk should be 50-100 ml per 1 kg of weight. Even with a slight excess of the standard, it is safer to see a doctor and undergo an examination.

Bad manners

Never let things take their course. Teach your pet to hygiene from the first days of the appearance in the house. If you constantly stay late at work, get one or more trays for emergencies.

If none of the above reasons is suitable, then the probability of identifying the disease is high.

Pathological causes

A possible pathology is indicated by the appearance of other accompanying symptoms: loss of activity, pain, vomiting, intestinal upset, fever.

True incontinence

The following pathologies refer to true incontinence, suggesting the absence of serious disorders of the urinary system. In addition to the true, false is also isolated, when significant deviations are diagnosed in the internal organs responsible for excreting urine.

Polydipsia

Violation in the parts of the brain responsible for fluid intake leads to the excess of the daily intake of drinking several times. Against the background of this pathology, kidney failure, diabetes, pyometra and other diseases develop, as well as frequent trips to the toilet.

Injuries

Damage to the vertebrae in the spinal region disrupts the functioning of nerve endings and paralyzes the hind limbs. Most often, dachshunds and basset hounds, which are distinguished by a long spinal column, suffer from this injury. Also, pinched nerves can be explained by excessive stress, which is typical for pregnant or recently given birth animals. If the spine is damaged, a shaky and uncertain gait is added to the increased urge.

Cystitis

Extensive inflammation of the urinary organs causes involuntary leakage of urine. Most often, incidents occur during sleep, when control over the body is minimized. The root cause of the pathology lies in hypothermia and low immunity. The pet has a strong pain syndrome and constant distension in the lower abdomen.

In advanced cases, the pet urinates blood or unsuccessfully tries to squeeze out at least a drop of urine. In the absence of timely treatment, the disease becomes chronic. Symptoms take on a wave character. A sudden improvement in well-being is followed by a mandatory relapse.

Urolithiasis (UCD)

The appearance of blood is characteristic not only for cystitis, but also for ICD. The animal suffers from severe pain, constantly sits down to urinate, but leaves only small puddles or drops. In addition to blood, white clots of mucus and pus may appear in the urine.

Diabetes

With diabetes and diabetes insipidus, the animal begins to experience intense thirst. In addition, metabolic disorders put a strain on the kidneys, which adds to the problems. The animal constantly asks to go outside, and if the owner does not take him out for some reason, he pees at home.

Pyometra

Inflammation in the uterus becomes one of the reasons for the frequent urge to pee. The inflamed organ presses on the walls of the bladder and thereby provokes constant discomfort.

Pseudo incontinence

False incontinence is a consequence of congenital malformations that are detected at an early age of the dog. Causes of false incontinence include:

• ectopia of the ureter – the pathology of the location of the hole;

• external location of the bladder;

• lack of connection of the bladder with the mouth of the ureter.

All these pathologies do not depend on age, are inherited and are considered congenital. They can be cured only with the help of surgery.

Diagnosis and treatment

Before treating your pet, go through a complete examination at a veterinary clinic. If a pathology is suspected, provide the doctor with all information regarding the maintenance and individual characteristics of the four-legged patient. Standard methods are used to make a diagnosis: a clinical examination, a study of blood and urine tests, ultrasound and x-rays.

If nothing threatens the dog’s condition, then therapy is carried out at home. In more severe cases, hospitalization is recommended.

At the veterinary clinic

With the loss of elasticity of the sphincter, muscle tone is restored by collagen injections, tissue suturing, or a change in the position of the bladder.

Vasopressin is administered to the patient for the treatment of polydipsia, which caused a violation in the functioning of the kidneys. This hormone reduces the amount of urine by regulating the concentration of fluids in the body. More detailed treatment depends on the underlying cause that led to the development of pathology.

Most injuries are treated with medication. Pain and inflammation are relieved with the help of muscle relaxants, steroids, painkillers and sedatives. Surgical intervention is provided only in advanced cases, when other methods of treatment are powerless.

If an infection has joined with cystitis, then a course of antibiotics is prescribed to destroy it. Bleeding is blocked with drugs that stop the flow of blood. The first improvements occur a couple of days after the start of therapy. Despite this, it is forbidden to interrupt the course of taking the drugs until the instructions of the veterinarian.

Therapy for ICD is based on the type of formations. The most commonly diagnosed are struvite and oxalate. With excessive accumulation of urine, catheterization is performed. In addition to special preparations, a change in diet, a lifelong diet and control of sufficient fluid intake are recommended. At the time of therapy, a preventive urinalysis is expected.

Diseases of the uterus and reproductive system of the bitch are treated based on the cause. For this, anti-inflammatory drugs, immunostimulating and highly specialized medicines are used.

Diabetes involves a constant diet and a lifelong course of medications to maintain the pet’s level of condition.

Self Help

If the animal is in severe pain, give it an approved pain reliever. Prohibited analgesics in the human medicine cabinet include paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin, which are toxic to dogs and can be fatal. If you are not well versed in drugs, call your veterinarian.

Lack of urination during the day is fraught with death, so do not hesitate to visit the veterinary clinic. Despite the danger, it is forbidden to independently massage the bladder, place a catheter or give diuretics. Inept actions will lead to a rupture of the organ.

If the causes of frequent urination lie in behavior, then the owner can and should eliminate them on their own. Even if the animal is old enough, it can be trained to behave well-mannered and restrained.

Prevention advice

For the health of a four-legged pet, protect it from factors that adversely affect the state of the urinary system. Follow these recommendations for prevention:

1. Watch for reactions to your voice. Animals taken from the street or from a shelter are often afraid of a loud voice and a strict tone. If this method of education causes more problems than results, adjust it together with a veterinarian or dog handler.

2. Book your dog for neutering or neutering if you don’t plan on breeding. The operation will relieve constant marks and bouts of pain during estrus.

3. Avoid hypothermia. Reduce the duration of the walk in the winter and be sure to wear overalls for the dog.

4. Never resort to physical force. You can learn about effective methods of punishment and encouragement at the kennel club or from breeders.

5. Keep track of relationships between four-legged family members. In case of serious conflicts, it is recommended to contact a zoopsychologist.

6. Increase the number of walks if necessary. During estrus with a pet, you will have to walk more often than usual.

7. Control your diet. The lack of vitamins and nutrients adversely affects the immune system.