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My puppy pees a lot, licking privates. Is it a UTI? Need a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 1 month and 28 days old | 12 lbs

My 8 week old puppy has urinated 6-7 times in two hours. When I take her outside she also squats about 4 times, 3 of which nothing happens. She also licks her privates frequently. Is this common puppy behavior or does she have a UTI? If so do I need to take her in right away?

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on January 30th, 2018

The signs you are describing may certainly be due to a UTI. When dogs have a UTI, they have a burning and urge to urinate even when their bladder is empty, so they continually try to urinate. Libby sounds pretty uncomfortable, so I would recommend having her seen right away so they can figure out what is going on and she can get some relief. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

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    Published on October 11th, 2019

    Hi. It could be either of those things, or a combination of the two. The way to find out is to have a urine sample checked with your veterinarian. Your doctor can then rule in or out an infection, and get on the correct medications. Peeing twice on walk is a normal thing, as well as urinating again 2 hours later at that age. But a UTI is also possible

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