My old dog is suddenly peeing on the bed. Is it a UTI or incontinence?

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So my 12 yr old chihuahua mix has always used pee pads but all of the sudden is peeing on my bed and I don't know why... Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 11 years and 8 months old | 10 lbs

Amy Poole, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Binky! I would be concerned about a potential urinary tract infection since she is older and is well house trained. Urinary tract inflammation or urinary stones can cause changes in bathroom behavior like this. Older dogs can also develop incontinence, which can appear as if she is urinating in abnormal spots, but really she may just be leaking urine passively while sleeping. I would recommend you take Binky in to your vet to have her urine evaluated. She may need antibiotics or incontinence medication based on the urine results. Hopefully this is an easy problem to solve and she is back to normal soon!

My old dog is suddenly peeing on the bed. Is it a UTI or incontinence?

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