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My dog peed. Is healthy dog urine dangerous or carry diseases?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | neutered | 25 lbs

Does dog urine have diseases in it? Our schnauzer peed all over my son’s bookcase and some toys. I plan on cleaning it with Clorox wipes. Any suggestions?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 17th, 2018

If your dog is fit and healthy that should not be a problem at all, as urine is usually not clean but generally speaking not responsible for any disease in healthy animals. 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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