Why is my senior dog peeing inside, smells bad, but shows no pain?

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My dog chase is a 15 year old pug. Today he peed in the house twice which he nevet typically does and it smelled very bad. Im assuming its a UTI but he usnt acting like hes in pain. Could it be a different problem? Im afraid to bring him to the vet because i dont want them to make me put him down. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 15 years and 1 month old | 22 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would strongly recommend taking Chase to the vet. It may be a urinary tract infection, or some other conditions such as bladder stones or prostate disease can cause abnormal urination as well. Some older dogs may also experience urinary incontinence. The veterinarian will perform a physical exam, then make suggestions on what testing or treatment they would recommend. No one can force you to euthanize him. It is very important in our older pets to get treatment as soon as a problem as noticed, to prevent that condition from becoming a life-threatening problem. With other pets, many veterinarians will recommend screening bloodwork and urinalysis just to assess overall health as well as get the most information about any current disease processes. This will allow your vet to help you come up with the best plan for Chase’s continued health and well-being. I hope Chase is back to normal quickly thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

Why is my senior dog peeing inside, smells bad, but shows no pain?

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