My dog pees less on his pad. Should I worry about his health?

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My dog used to pee at least 5 times a day in his wee wee pad and now he pees 3 times. What could be wrong with him? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 4 years old | 5 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

If he is acting normal in every other way, I would not be overly alarmed. I tend to worry if a dog is urinating much *more* than they used to, or is not urinating at all. If you are concerned, you can have him checked by a vet to make sure there is no indication that he is ill and therefore drinking less (and perhaps dehydrated, which could cause him to produce less urine) - but if he is still acting completely normal, this slight decrease in urination is probably within the range of normal. I hope this helps!

My dog pees less on his pad. Should I worry about his health?

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