My newly adopted dog isn't urinating much. Should I be concerned?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 11 months and 13 days old | 10 lbs
Adopted an 11 month old Chihuahua on Saturday from the humane society. Have not seen her urinate other than once that day. She is eating, drinking, and pooping. Should we be concerned?
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Published on August 14th, 2017
Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Congratulations on adopting Bella!!! If she is acting normally, most likely she has urinated and you didn't see her do it. I would think that if she was having some urinary issue you would notice some signs such as straining, licking her perineal area, possibly scooting. I would watch her closely and make sure she is not urinating in the house when no one is looking or make sure that where she lays, you don't find a urine soaked area. Good luck with Bella.
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Published on May 23rd, 2018
Hello, it sounds like Bella could have a urinary tract infection. Alternatively, she could have bladder stones. If you have shortened her walks, then perhaps she is not being allowed sufficient time to fully urinate. If this persists, or if you note blood in the urine, frequent small urinations, or painful urinations, then she should be evaluated by her veterinarian. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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