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Can a Thundershirt stop my dog from peeing when anxious or excited?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 11 months and 17 days old | 53 lbs

will the thundershirt / anxiety help my dog/ 11 months old to stop peeing when excited or anxious when he is in trouble? He is a Border Collie Blue Heeler mix

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 3rd, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Short answer is yes, it could. Any behavior that is due to anxiety/nervousness can improve with the thunder shirt. I have definitely seen it work in similar scenarios. Good luck and have a good night!

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