Why is my dog suddenly having pee accidents and dripping urine?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 19 lbs
My 6 year old mini schnauzer has had a few accidents (pee) in house and peed on couch tonight. Eat, drinks, and acts fine. Her pee area looks damp, maybe dropping off and on. Ideas?
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Published on February 11th, 2017
If this is a recent behavior change for Luna, I would be suspicious of an underlying medical problem causing her to have accidents. Some common possible problems that can cause dogs to urinate in inappropriate places would include a urinary tract infection, bladder stones, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, Cushing's disease, or even a bladder tumor. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam as soon as you are able to - he/she can do a urinalysis as well as blood work or x-rays if needed to help determine the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.
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Published on March 31st, 2020
This can be a sign of a medical problem like a UTI or bladder stones. I'd have Nina seen by a vet today to have this diagnosed and treated. If she does have a UTI or bladder stones, the vet can treat her.
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Published on April 5th, 2018
Changes in urination can be a medical problem. An infection makes them have to go more often and have accidents. This is common in female dogs. Other causes can be a seizure or incontinence. I would have her checked by your vet to test the urine to see if there are any abnormalities. From those results, they may need to do blood work to make sure she is not having kidney issues or diabetes. Once a medical reason has been rule out, then you can go down the incontinent path as there are medicines made for that.
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Published on September 18th, 2017
Hello, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear of your troubles with Luna. It's possible stress is contributing to the problem, but the first step when we have a dog who is urinating inside, is to make sure there isn't a medical reason for it. Your vet should take a look at a urine sample to make sure Luna isn't fighting a urinary tract infection or have some other medical condition that would affect her urination habits (such as diabetes or kidney disease). You can catch a urine sample yourself to bring in to the vet; just sneak a clean container such as a tupperware under her when she squats to urinate. If you have trouble getting a sample, your vet will be able to get one in the clinic - make sure she doesn't urinate for a few hours prior to bringing her in so she has a full bladder. As far as the shedding - of course, huskies are big seasonal shedders, but I'm assuming you've had Luna for several years and have noticed increased shedding compared to previously. I recommend you have bloodwork run, both to evaluate her urination issue by checking kidneys & blood sugar, and also to check her thyroid level, as huskies are prone to hypothyroidism which can cause increased shedding. Hope this helps! Feel free to request a consultation if you'd like to discuss her symptoms in more detail.
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