Why does my dog keep straining to pee, leaking, and going often?

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My 1.5yr old Irish Wolfhound is straining to pee, leaking all over the house, and needs to go out every 1.5-2 hours. There is no blood in his urine. This happens every few weeks. We have had a urinalysis and culture done - no evidence of infection. We did an ultrasound of his bladder & saw thickening of the wall, but no stones/ blockages. It lasts 2-3 days, then goes away. Vet said it could be prostate issue. Saw a repro specialist, she said no way. He is on hills z/d for GI issues. Any ideas? Pet's info: Dog | Irish Wolfhound | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 165 lbs

Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC · Accepted Answer

That's a tough case. If the ultrasound did not include evaluation of the kidneys and ureters (tubes leading from kidney to bladder), it may be worthwhile to have this evaluated using ultrasound or CT. Some patients have ureters that are implanted abnormally in the bladder wall leading to urinary accidents. The second question would be whether or not he has crystals in the urine which may lead to irritation and accidents. The third question is the thickening in the bladder wall...what is it? Can it be aspirated? You need to discuss these questions with your veterinarian or possibly a veterinary internal medicine specialist.

Why does my dog keep straining to pee, leaking, and going often?

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