My puppy pees 10+ times a day. Is it a training or medical issue?

Hello. Jack Jack should definitely not be urinating every 30 minutes. This could be a physical problem, or he has some kind of psychological issue, especially if he is drinking more than a normal amount of water. I think it would be a good idea to see if his kidneys are OK & that he does not have any other issues with holding his urine. At the very least, he should be able to hold his urine a minimum of 4-6 hours at this age. Hopefully, he will be fine & he will outgrow this behavior, but I would recommend making sure there is not a medical reason for such frequent outings. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

AT Dante's age, you shoudl start decreasing the amount of puppy milk and increasing the amount of food. He should be fully weaned by 8 weeks of age so milk is no longer needed. I do recommend to have his urine checked for any infection. Puppies do urinate frequently but they typically just go in one large pee puddle. Not several smaller puddles. This link about house training may help and I also recommend crate training: https://www.petcoach.co/article/housetraining/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy-or-older-dog/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-choose-a-wire-kennel-or-plastic-crate-for-your-dog/ I hope this helps.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your puppy. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian for an examination and urine testing. It is important to differentiate between a medical problem and her learning how to be potty trained. A behavioral problem is most common at her age, but I do see urinary tract infections as well as congenital disorders. I hope this information helps!

Oh Chester! It sounds like he is not emptying his bladder when he pees. I would take him on a leash to his potty area and give him a command like "go potty", wait 10-15 minutes for him to go. If he goes right away, great, but I would wait another 10-15 minutes to make sure he empties his bladder. Continue to take him out when he wakes up, after he eats, when hes doing playing and before bed. Keep him near you at all times so you can catch him before he has an accident. Give him lots of praise when he potties when he's told. Also set up a daily routine so he understands when to go. This is going to take time, patience, and repetition. I can discuss training further with a consult if you would like. Kisses to Chester!

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!

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.

Hi, puppies can get urinary tract infections. I would watch her for urinating more frequently and in small amounts. At 7 months, she should be mostly house trained so this is not likely a behavior issue but it is still possible. I would take her to the vet for an exam if it happens a third time. They can put her on some antibiotics for this and she should be fine. Good luck!