Why is my 4-month-old puppy suddenly peeing a lot but acting normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 6 days old | 10 lbs
My 4 month old puppy is acting normal but peeing uncontrollably all of a sudden. About every 5-10 minutes for the last hour.
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Published on January 7th, 2018
Hi there! It sounds like little Woody needs to visit the vet. Frequent urination can indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI). When bacteria develop in the bladder, it inflames the urethra (the tube out which a male dog urinates), and causes a dog to feel like he has to pee all the time. I would be even more suspicious of this if he has little urine coming out when he's trying to urinate. A UTI is probably not an emergency at this point, but it is likely to be very uncomfortable if this is the case. While very unlikely at this age, it is possible for the urethra to swell so much that it blocks the passage of urine, which quickly becomes a life-threatening situation. I strongly suggest bringing Woody to the vet ASAP if the frequent urination continues. In the meantime, make sure he has access to plenty of water to keep the bladder and kidneys flushed out. There isn't much that you can do for him at home safely aside from this. Do be on the lookout for blood in the urine, as this is another indicator of a UTI. Good luck, and I hope that Woody gets well soon!
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Published on August 12th, 2017
IT does sound like a UTI, all symptoms point to it, i would recommend taking him to the vet ASAP in order to have his urine analyzed (take a fresh urine sample with you to the vet), then the vet can start an antibiotic course.
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Published on December 3rd, 2016
This type of urination could actually be due to a bladder infection. Rogue could have a UTI causing him to have to urinate without warming. I recommend taking him into the vet now or first thing in the morning for an exam. The vet can do a physical exam, routine blood tests, and a urinalysis to diagnose if he does have a UTI. If he does, he will need antibiotics to treat it.
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Published on August 24th, 2017
Yes this sign may be compatible with a urinary tract infection/inflammation. Stress related (idiopathic type of inflammation) infection and presence of crystals are the most common causes of it. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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