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Why does my dog pee indoors after going outside in bad weather?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 15 lbs

we have a one year old Shiba Inu pup. Lately, with the inclement weather, she has taken to urinating inside the house. We put her outside and she waits to be let back in and then urinates inside the house. Any suggestions? We thought she might have a UTI, but the tests were all negative.

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Answered By David Darvishian

Veterinarian

Published on November 27th, 2017

One last point, normal urine tests in dogs with lower urinary tract signs are sometimes wrong. Increased frequency of urination, drinking more water, inappropriate urination could be signs of an occult UTI in the face of normal tests.

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    Answered By David Darvishian

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    Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Abigail Rose. Two things to try- If she fails to urinate outside then either crate her until you can take her out again or put a leash on her and keep her by your side until you take her out again. Good luck

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