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Why is my dog peeing strangely and her urine smells bad after heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | spayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 7 lbs

My moms 1 1/2 year old Minature pinscher is peeing stingy stuff. She is just getting done with her heat cycle but we noticed today she isn't peeing like she normally does and when she does its like stinky. Thank you in advance!!

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on December 1st, 2018

When the urine smells bad it’s a sign of infection. I recommend an exam and urinalysis. If she has a urinary infection she will need a course of oral antibiotics to clear it up. If she was bred that may have been the cause of the infection, or if she’s been licking herself a lot while she’s been in heat. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Lola.

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