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My senior dog is peeing herself. Why does her urine smell fishy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 9 years and 11 months old | 15 lbs

My older dog is peeing herself and it smells fishy

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on January 8th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Polly! Fishy smelling urine can indicate a urinary tract infection. If she is leaking urine she also have have urinary incontinence. There are 2 medication options for urinary incontinence in female dogs: Proin or DES. I recommend making an appointment with your Vet today or tomorrow and bring a urine sample with you. If Polly has a UTI the Vet will likely prescribe antibiotics. I hope this helps and I wish Polly the very best!

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