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Is it normal for my female Chihuahua in heat to pee inside the house?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 4 lbs

, I have a 2 year old Chihuahua that is in heat and is now starting to pee on me just a little I do have a male chihuahua in the house but he is neutered is she marking because of him

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2016

Frequent urination and accidents are quite common in bitches in heat and generally subsides once the heat is over. If she develops a fever or loss of appetite you should have her assessed for a urinary tract infection

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