My malamute is suddenly urinating in the house. She’s never done this before. I will take her to the vet but hope someone will let me know if they’ve experienced this with their older dog and if it’s a sign of a bladder infection. Thanks so much for sharing your info with me.
In an older dog, I’d be extremely concerned that this is a health problem. Might be a UTI or bladder infection, but could also be signaling more serious diseases like diabetes or renal failure, etc. Especially if this is paired with polydipsia (excessive drinking).
UTI/bladder infection:
-urinates frequently
-housebroken dog suddenly goes in the house (may see this near the door as dog knows to go outside)
-cloudy urine
-discharge
-whimpering when urinating
-waiting to go because it’s painful to go
-excessive licking due to discomfort
-urgently signal a need to go out and then only pees a few drops
If she’s just peeing a lot and in inappropriate places without the signs above, it may well be a sign of more serious disease. Please to get her to the vet ASAP!
You’re good to be on top of these behavioral changes and realize it means a vet visit is in order. Good luck!
Common Symptoms
The most common symptoms associated with canine bladder infections and urinary tract infections are revealed through the urinary output of the pet. Both the amount of urinary output and the frequency of the urinary output should be considered. When a dog has a bladder infection, he or she will likely pass small amounts of urine much more frequently. Over time, this can lead to a complete cessation of the ability to urinate. This can cause dehydration, as well as uremic poisoning and acidosis, all of which can lead to death.
Less Common Symptoms
There are a number of additional symptoms that dogs can experience when they have a bladder infection. These symptoms include a tender bladder, fever, lethargy, a foul-smelling urine, blood accompanying the urine and pain and difficulty accompanying the urine.
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It could be a sign of bladder infection. Or if it is an older dog it could be incontinence. Or has she recently been spayed? Because that can cause incontinence in dogs.
Other than those three possibilities it could be behavioural rather than physiological i.e. it is not a physical problem but that she gets excited/wants attention but this is something that less commonly appears in older dogs.
Also it could be neurological. If the dog has damaged some of her nerves there and so accidently goes without meaning to. However, I think it would be obvious if she had done anything to damage herself that badly, she would have had a fall or something.
I think it’s most likely bladder infection or incontinence.
Go to the vet and ask them to diagnose it – Good Luck
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In an older dog, I’d be extremely concerned that this is a health problem. Might be a UTI or bladder infection, but could also be signaling more serious diseases like diabetes or renal failure, etc. Especially if this is paired with polydipsia (excessive drinking).
UTI/bladder infection:
-urinates frequently
-housebroken dog suddenly goes in the house (may see this near the door as dog knows to go outside)
-cloudy urine
-discharge
-whimpering when urinating
-waiting to go because it’s painful to go
-excessive licking due to discomfort
-urgently signal a need to go out and then only pees a few drops
If she’s just peeing a lot and in inappropriate places without the signs above, it may well be a sign of more serious disease. Please to get her to the vet ASAP!
You’re good to be on top of these behavioral changes and realize it means a vet visit is in order. Good luck!
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