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Why is my senior dog peeing in the house? Is it a medical problem?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 8 years and 7 months old | 19 lbs

he has starting peeing anywhere he wants too - would this be a health issue?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on November 18th, 2016

Yes, if Frank has been housetrained in the past and does not normally have accidents, this would strongly suggest a medical problem of some kind. A urinary tract infection, bladder stones, or a systemic illness like Cushing's disease or diabetes would also be common causes of peeing in inappropriate places in an older dog like this. I would recommend taking Frank to the vet for an exam as soon as you are able to - he/she can do a urinalysis and general blood work if needed to help determine the problem and get him started on appropriate medication to treat it.

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