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Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 50 lbs
My 7 mo pit just now over being in heat is starting to urinate in the house. Is there a problem?
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Published on April 6th, 2017
Yes this is a problem as it can indicate that Grace is suffering from a UTI or bladder stones. I would take her into the vet today for a physical exam, blood tests, and urinalysis. These tests can diagnose if she does have either of the aforementioned illness and the vet can prescribe medication to treat it.
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Grace's urinary accidents could be a result of a urinary tract infection, bladder stones, crystals in the urine, or a behavioral issue. Since Grace has just finished her heat cycle, there is also a chance that she could have developed a pyometra, or infection of the uterus. Excessive drinking and urination are a common signs with pyometras, as would be lethargy and inappetence. Her vet should examine her and perform a urinalysis to work on ruling out a medical issue. If a urinary tract infection is diagnosed, Grace would need antibiotics.
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