What's Wrong with My Dog?!???

[JDrake]

A very strange thing has started to happen to my dog. She is only 4 years old... but within the past week or so she has started to just randomly pee.

I *think* the first time I noticed was about a week and a half ago... she was laying on the bed and looked confused. I then noticed a wet spot under her on the bed.

Two days ago my husband simply asked her to jump off the bed to make it and she peed on the floor when she got off the bed. No looking around... just peed right there.

Then this morning we woke up to find a pee spot on the floor where she had been sleeping. Not sure if she peed in her sleep or just peed like a few days ago...

I don't know what would cause this....and I am a bit concerned something is wrong. Can anyone give me any insight?? She is otherwise healthy.....

[Dauxside]

She needs to be checked at the vet for a UTI. That's what it sounds like.

[agilitydog]

I agree a urinary tract infection could be the cause.

[Obedog]

YES, what they said. Vet and pills should fix it....

[JDrake]

Thanks guys! I had a feeling that's what it was but was unsure as I have never heard of a dog getting a UTI? Anyone know what would cause this in a dog??? (so I can help her not get one again??)

She has an apt. for Tuesday at the vet to checked out.... anything I should do between now and then for her??

[Dauxside]

Depending on the breed (as some are more prone) have him check her also for diabetes. Many of these symptoms are common and are similar to other diseases.

Breeds like miniature schnauzer, dachshund, Dalmatian, pug, bulldog, Welsh corgi, basset hound, beagle and terrier are genetically predisposed to urinary calculi (hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts in the urine). A veterinarian will usually advise urinalysis and urine culture to rule out other causes of urinary problems before going in for treatment.

As far as causes, holding urine for too long often leads to development of bacteria in the accumulated urine. If your dog is dehydrated easy elimination of urine is hampered, which too can cause urine to remain in the bladder for too long.

To facilitate easy passing out of urine make sure that the dog bowl is always filled with fresh and clean water. Keep track of the dog’s need to urinate and ensure he has easy access to the designated place whenever the need arises. Complete emptying of the bladder is necessary to prevent UTI in puppies as well as adult dogs.

Ingestion of toxins and chemicals can lead to a situation where the body organs have to over work. This in turn leads to poor performance of important organs like the kidney and the liver. Passive smoking not only harms humans it is injurious to dogs also. Keep the environment around your dog as clean as you can.