My 10-year-old dog is peeing where she sleeps. What should I do?

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I have a 10yr old staff bull terrier bitch and in the last 3wks she has been urinating where she,s been lying 8-9 times,usually she lets me know when she wants out but in last cple of wks I have been taking her out more than usual,hoping that would help but its made no difference,I,m really worried as I,ve had her for 6yrs and this has never been a problem. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 10 years and 2 months old | 57 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

This sounds quite frustrating for both you and Kira! It is possible that Kira could have something as simple as a urinary tract infection or even urinary incontinence. If she has been overall drinking and urinating larger volumes, there is a chance that she may have developed diabetes, kidney disease, Cushing's disease, etc. At this point, Kira should be examined by her vet and have some screening testing done to rule out underlying medical conditions (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis). If your vet suspects urinary incontinence after the preliminary diagnostics, they may discuss medications that can help control the urethral sphincter to prevent urine leakage.

My 10-year-old dog is peeing where she sleeps. What should I do?

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