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My dog only pees once a day after travel. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Female | spayed | 9 years old | 30 lbs

Just got back from visiting family and took my dog with. She loves traveling and there were no issues. We got home Sunday and now she is only peeing once per day. Doesnt appear to be in pain, no accidents, plenty opportunities to go, eating and drinking normally. Last year she had bladder stones removed, but nothing since. Her steam is steady and strong. Urine is yellow, but that's common for her. She's not dehydrated. All she does is sniff around. BM normal too. What should I do?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 26th, 2018

Hmmm. That is odd. If she isn't straining to go, I wouldn't be worried just yet. Give her time to adjust to being at home again and continue to monitor her behavior. It sounds like everything else is intact and performing the way it should, just reduced urinations. If she is holding her urine, then she should be peeing a pretty large amount when she does finally go. If you have any other reservations, then its not a bad idea to just have her checked by your vet to ensure she doesn't have any stones or anything. However, if she had stones before she should have been placed on a prescription diet to prevent reformation of stones in the future. If she is not currently on a prescription diet, then I would highly recommend consulting with your vet about getting her on one asap! I hope that everything works out well for your fur baby Cleo moving forward. Best wishes and take care.

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