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Why is my dog acting crazy, obsessive, and dribbling after peeing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bedlington Terrier | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 4 months old

Hi, I have a bedlington terrier that is 2 and a half, we have noticed that she goes through stages that when she urinates, she goes a bit crazy after trying to clean herself and is very obsessive about it for about 5 minutes like something is bugging her. This time I noticed that she was still urinating slightly, and in the past we have noticed droplets everywhere. Do you think she needs to see a vet? It's not a constant issue. We have another female beddie and never experienced this who is 6.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2017

I strongly recommend a full health check, urine test and possibly an ultrasound scan of the bladder to rule out infection, inflammation or bladder stones which may be causing discomfort, partial blockage of the bladder neck and pain. The earlier these conditions are diagnosed the easier they are to resolve

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on March 6th, 2017

    I would have him seen by a vet for this, as it could be due to a medical illness such as a UTI or bladder stones. The vet can do a physical exam, blood tests, and a urinalysis to diagnose if there is a medical cause behind his dribbling and can treat him for it.

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

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    Published on August 1st, 2020

    It sounds like she could have a urinary tract infection or possibly puppy vaginitis. She should be seen by a vet to determine the cause. The vet can check a urine for infection and then prescribe and antibiotic, if indicated. Try to find a local vet clinic to treat her.

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