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My new dog hasn't peed all day but is eating and drinking. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 38 lbs

My dog has not urinated since 5 AM. She is only a year old and I've only had her a week, and she pooped in her kennel, but my dog walker said she did not even go on walks. I'm growing very concerned. She seems in great spirits and is eating and drinking fine. She hovered once outside, but nothing happened. Otherwise, I cannot tell if she's actually having difficulty.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 7th, 2017

Congrats on your new dog, but I'm sorry it seems like Poppy isn't doing well! It can be concerned that a dog hasn't urinated in a while, but given that she is eating, drinking, and behaving normally, I'm not as concerned as I would be if she wasn't eating or drinking, and acting quite lethargic. Not peeing can be a sign of a medical illness such as bladder stones, but if her urethra was blocked by one, I would expect her to be very ill, meaning quite lethargic, not wanting to eat or drink, and making noises of distress when she tried to urinate. I would monitor her for now, and even if she is still eating and drinking normally in the morning, I would have her seen by a vet in the morning if she still hasn't urinated. It could be that she hasn't drunk enough today to urinate. Overnight, if she is making multiple attempts to pee without success, becomes very lethargic, stops eating and drinking, or cries when she tries to pee, I would have her seen by an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her immediately. I hope this helps and Poppy is ok!

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    Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

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    This does no sound normal especially if Poppy is drinking normally. I would be worried about a urinary tract infection or pain that is preventi her from postulating. If she does not urinate in the next few hours a trip to the emergency vet may be warranted. Good luck! I hope Poppy is feeling better soon.

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