My anxious dog is peeing in his crate. Is it medical or behavioral?

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My dog is 4 years old and very anxious. He is crate trained. In the past 2 weeks, he has started urinating in his crate. He has never done this. We started Trazodone last week and it is still occurring. Should I take him to be tested for an infection or is it because he is anxious? We moved Oct 13 but hasn't had any issues until now. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 6 months old | 72 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The increased urination you describe could be due to a urinary tract infection, urinary stones, metabolic condition, a tumor, among other possibilities. I agree with you that if this is something relatively new, it may be due to a medical reason. I recommend that you have Opie evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further diagnostics would include abdominal imaging and lab work. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day!

My anxious dog is peeing in his crate. Is it medical or behavioral?

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