Why is my husky peeing inside and shedding? Is she stressed?

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I have a 5 y/o husky who was previously housebroken. Now she pees inside when no one is looking and is constantly shedfing during the winter and fall. Is she stressed from our recent move and new roommate? How can I relieve her stress so she stops peeing and pooping inside? Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 6 months old

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear of your troubles with Luna. It's possible stress is contributing to the problem, but the first step when we have a dog who is urinating inside, is to make sure there isn't a medical reason for it. Your vet should take a look at a urine sample to make sure Luna isn't fighting a urinary tract infection or have some other medical condition that would affect her urination habits (such as diabetes or kidney disease). You can catch a urine sample yourself to bring in to the vet; just sneak a clean container such as a tupperware under her when she squats to urinate. If you have trouble getting a sample, your vet will be able to get one in the clinic - make sure she doesn't urinate for a few hours prior to bringing her in so she has a full bladder. As far as the shedding - of course, huskies are big seasonal shedders, but I'm assuming you've had Luna for several years and have noticed increased shedding compared to previously. I recommend you have bloodwork run, both to evaluate her urination issue by checking kidneys & blood sugar, and also to check her thyroid level, as huskies are prone to hypothyroidism which can cause increased shedding. Hope this helps! Feel free to request a consultation if you'd like to discuss her symptoms in more detail.

Why is my husky peeing inside and shedding? Is she stressed?

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