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Why is my 8-month house-trained puppy having accidents and licking?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Puggle | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 16 days old

8 month puppy is house trained but is now pooing without knowing it, and urinating frequently in here too, licking her genitals and is quite on edge

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 17th, 2017

I would recommend having your veterinarian check a urinalysis and fecal on Bonnie. Is the stool normal or soft? Sometimes if the stool is soft they cannot hold it and it seems like they don't know they are defecating. It can be something like a urinary tract infection and/or intestinal parasites and your veterinarian can rule in or out both of them. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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