My pug is peeing a lot more than normal. Should I be worried?

It does sound like a problem. She may have a urinary tract infection but it could also be a more serious problem especially if she is also drinking a lot of water. I suggest you get her to your vet for an exam.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may actually not be due to the bladder stones. This could be something else like a bladder infection or even urinary incontinence. For that reason, I would encourage you to go to your veterinarian as this could be something treatable and very manageable. You could consider contacting your local humane society as they tend to offer veterinary care at very reasonable costs. Good luck and have a good night!

I am assuming you are talking about the difference between incontinence and urinary tract infection. Usually during infection/ inflammation of the urinary tract/urinary bladder you can notice signs of frequent conscious urination (with small volumes), blood in urine, straining to urinate, fever, lethargy, inappetence. In incontinence condition usually urine leakage (unconscious) especially overnight or during sleep is seen. A check up and urine analysis at your local vet will quickly and easily diagnosed and resolve the problem. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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!

Your puppy may have a urinary tract infection. Since puppies can deteriorate very quickly (they heal quickly as well), I suggest you make an appointment with your veterinarian. He may need to be prescribed antibiotics and pain medicine.

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!

If this is a one time thing I wouldn’t be too concerned, but if Toothless is urinating more frequently throughout the day, if he is straining to urinate, or if he seems to be drinking a lot more water as well you should see your veterinarian.