My 7-month-old dog can't hold his pee. Why is he peeing so often?

Because Jack is a young puppy, he will have to pee more often because his bladder isn't very big and he hasn't developed his bladder control yet. As he grows older, he will have to pee less, but for now, I would let him out as often as he needs to go potty.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Wow! So you are saying your 10 week old puppy can hold his urine and stool for 12 hours? That is very unusual! That is also a long time to not go to the bathroom, even for an adult. Is there someone home to walk him? If not then I would hire a dog walker or ask a neighbor to come over 1-2 times during the day to walk him. If you already do that or have someone at home trying to get him to go then all you can do is have them keep trying. If he is acting fine and drinking water well and eating I wouldn't get too worried. It is unusual for a dog this young to be able to hold it for 12 hours. Most adults can't do that. I wish you all the best!

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I wouldn't withhold water from Chester as this could lead to dehydration in a young puppy. His drinking and urinating sound like it may be normal for a puppy his age but to be entirely sure you may want to take home to a veterinarian to have his urine checked. A puppy his age cannot hold his urine very long so I suspect he is having accidents because he physically cannot hold it that long.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is definitely normal for puppies to urinate more frequently than adult dogs. Every few minutes is excessive. Some puppies are just fascinated by water and drink constantly regardless of thirst. The 25 ounces is about double what Wallace needs per day, dog’s typically drink 1-2 ounces per pound. You should have him seen by a vet to rule out a UTI, kidney disease, or very rare forms of diabetes. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you have!

Hi there! It sounds like little Woody needs to visit the vet. Frequent urination can indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI). When bacteria develop in the bladder, it inflames the urethra (the tube out which a male dog urinates), and causes a dog to feel like he has to pee all the time. I would be even more suspicious of this if he has little urine coming out when he's trying to urinate. A UTI is probably not an emergency at this point, but it is likely to be very uncomfortable if this is the case. While very unlikely at this age, it is possible for the urethra to swell so much that it blocks the passage of urine, which quickly becomes a life-threatening situation. I strongly suggest bringing Woody to the vet ASAP if the frequent urination continues. In the meantime, make sure he has access to plenty of water to keep the bladder and kidneys flushed out. There isn't much that you can do for him at home safely aside from this. Do be on the lookout for blood in the urine, as this is another indicator of a UTI. Good luck, and I hope that Woody gets well soon!

At his age, Sombra should be able to hold the urine 6 hours. However, needing to pee as soon as he wakes up is normal regardless of how long he slept. Most pets will gradually be able to hold the urine and sleep longer as they mature. It's worthwhile to have Sombra examined by the veterinarian to check for a urinary tract infection as this can cause sudden urination as well. Lastly, if you are not already doing so, try crate training. Here is a great link: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-crate-train-your-dog/ I hope this helps.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Toby. He is adorable! That is a lot to pee in a short period of time, and it may be a sign of an issues such as a UTI. I'd have him seen by a vet for this behavior. I hope this helps!