Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 52 lbs
Dog tries to urinate, but cannot
2 Answers
Published on January 22nd, 2017
Misty might have a urinary blockage, you must take him to the vet urgently in order to get it checked, if he is blocked he will need to have a urinary catheter placed to de-block him for a start, then later on he might need surgery in order to remove the stones from his bladder.
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Published on February 17th, 2018
This sign could be due to a urinary tract obstruction (very commonly due to a stone or urinary crystals) and ideally should be checked as soon as possible by your local veterinarian as it is indeed a medical and possibly surgical emergency. 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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