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Why is my puppy peeing frequently, having accidents, and in pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 1 day old | 9.3 lbs

Hello,I have a havanese dog that is 17 weeks old and I'm training him to pee outside or on a diaper. If not outside he usually pees on a diaper. Yesterday he went to pee 3 times in less than an hour without drinking large amounts of water and never on the diaper. The first time he didn't event stand up to pee so he got it all over his body, the third time he did it with an arched back and he never pees like that. I looked like he couldn't control it or like he was in pain. Please help

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on July 2nd, 2017

Hi, sorry to hear Oly isn't feeling well. There is a chance he can have a urinary tract infection, which will cause a dog to urinate frequently and in small amounts. This can be treated by a vet with antibiotics. I recommend bringing him to see a vet if these symptoms persist. There is no home remedy you can do for this. It is not an emergency unless he is not urinating or seems to be in pain. I suggest taking him to the vet tomorrow and bringing a urine sample if possible, or not allowing him to urinate at least an hour or so before the appointment so they can get a sample. Good luck, i hope he feels better soon!

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    Answered By Jenny, DVM

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    He may have a urinary infection and that can cause pain and discomfort aking with having to go more often. If he hurt his back playing that can alter their stance and trying to hold it longer leading to accidents. It is best have a urine sample checked

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    Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

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    Hi. Sorry Oly is having problems. Sounds like he needs to be seen. Especially if he is in pain. He may have an injury, a urinary tract infections, or something else. It is hard to say. But it sounds he needs to be seen tonight or first thing I the am.

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