Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 11 years and 10 months old | 89.8 lbs
is it normal for my senior golden to pee right after he finishes drinking water? how long can a senior dog hold it before he has to go to the bathroom?
1 Answer
Published on October 16th, 2018
It is likely just a habit that he urinates after drinking. Senior dogs can hold urine for up to 14 hours if healthy to not at all if incontinent. I am afraid there is no set time. You may want to take Pepper in to your veterinarian for a senior wellness exam. He may be suffering from a UTI or prostate problem should he appear sick.
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