Why is my healthy older dog suddenly peeing frequently and having accidents?

At her age there are several things it can be. Your vet can collect a urine sample to check for a urinary tract infection. They can always draw some blood to check her kidneys and blood sugar and for Cushings disease. All these can cause an increase in drinking and urination which will lead to accidents. If all of that is normal, than she may be getting incontinent and they have medication for that also!

Poor Mickey! A sudden change in urinary habits most commonly indicates a medical issue rather than a behavioral change. Possible causes of his urinary accidents could be due to bladder issues (urinary tract infection, crystals), prostate enlargement (if he was neutered later in life), endocrine/metabolic conditions (Cushing's disease, diabetes) or organ dysfunction (kidney disease or liver disease). I realize that this is a very broad list of possible issues, so try to determine if Mickey has been drinking more, urinating a larger volume, urinating a normal volume but more frequently, experiencing changes in his appetite or in his overall energy level. All of these different behaviors can help to narrow down possible underlying issues behind his accidents. At this point, I do recommend taking Mickey to his vet for an exam and lab testing (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis to start) to treat the issue at hand. I hope that all goes well!

In an older dog, this could be caused by something like diabetes or kidney disease. Having Violet seen by a vet tomorrow is a very good idea. The vet can do a geriatric blood panel and urinalysis to check for the things I mentioned above. I hope this helps.

I would not get too worried over two episodes. I recommend watching his water intake and urination over the next week or so. If you notice that both remain elevated he should get checked out by a veterinarian as it could be signs of early diseases like kidney issues and Cushing's disease. Also monitor him for any blood in his urine, dribbling, or straining to urinate as it could indicate an infection or even stones.

If this is a recent behavior change for Luna, I would be suspicious of an underlying medical problem causing her to have accidents. Some common possible problems that can cause dogs to urinate in inappropriate places would include a urinary tract infection, bladder stones, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, Cushing's disease, or even a bladder tumor. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam as soon as you are able to - he/she can do a urinalysis as well as blood work or x-rays if needed to help determine the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.

Sudden changes in behavior can sometimes signal a health issue, and accidents in an elderly dog can be caused by a number of things. Bladder infections can cause sudden accidents in the house, while changes to the muscles and nerves around the bladder may lead to incontinence-type accidents with dribbling or small puddles happening. Cognitive changes in elderly dogs (similar to human dementia) can also sometimes cause a pet to "forget" their training such as potty training, leading to accidents. It is a good idea to schedule a veterinary exam to see if any of these could be a possible cause and to find a treatment plan that helps.

These signs are usually related either to urinary tract infection, or to kidney problem (failure) or to urinary incontinence. A blood test and urine analysis can rule out kidney failure and urinary tract infection. Urinary incontinence usually derived from a weak urinary sphincter (quite common in old age females). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Hope this answer was helpful, but 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. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.