My dog is in heat and hasn't peed all day. Is this an emergency?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shorkie | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 1 month old | 7 lbs
Hi! My dog daisy is in heat, is eating and playing, she has pooped, but hasn’t peed all day! We got her drink a lot in the past hour, but still nothing. She seems a little uncomfortable but I can’t tell if that’s cuz of her heat or cuz now she really needs to pee and can’t. Her tummy isn’t descended and lets me push on or near her bladder. So I’m not sure if this is something her heat may cause or what.
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Published on December 1st, 2018
An immediate check up is required as bladder and urethral compression/obstruction is possible and uterus infection may be present. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.
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Published on April 7th, 2019
This may be normal for her. I wouldn't be overly concerned unless you notice any of the following: * not eating/drinking for more than 24 hours * vaginal discharge that is green/yellow * not producing any urine for more than 24 hours Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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