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Why is my dog peeing in the house so much? Will spaying help?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 15 lbs

My dog is urinating in the house a lot for seemingly no reason we're getting her fixed possibly help this issue ? I've had her since last August.

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on June 23rd, 2017

It's possible, but most intact female dogs do not urine mark the way that intact males do. It's more likely that Raven is urinating in the house due to a medical problem such as a urinary tract infection or bladder stones, or she may simply not be fully housetrained.

If you suspect that she may have a medical problem, I would recommend having her checked by a vet - he/she can take a urine sample for analysis to determine if an infection or other problem is present. If her exam and lab work are normal, feel free to post again with a bit more information about how often she has accidents, when/where they usually happen, and how you originally housetrained her - we would be happy to try and make more specific suggestions if needed.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Getting her spayed in this case is not likely to fix the issue, i would recommend having it investigated by your vet first as it could be a urinary infection or an anatomical abnormality in the urinary tract.
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