My puppy is straining to pee, but nothing comes out. Emergency?

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Hi. My puppy is trying to pee about every 30 minutes and nothing is coming out. It's 3am and not sure whether I need to take her to emergency hospital or wait until the morning to book a vet appointment? Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 17 days old | 5 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Bonnie is straining to urinate frequently without producing ANY urine, she should be seen by a veterinarian right away. If no urine is coming out, this means that she has a urinary obstruction of some kind. This can be due to stones within the urethra, and/or inflammation of the urethra. A urinary obstruction can be fatal if left untreated, as it can cause drastic electrolyte imbalances, which can affect the heart. There is a risk that the bladder can rupture, too. If she is able to produce small amounts of urine, but is going frequently in very small amounts, you can likely wait until the morning. She may have a urinary tract infection. Your veterinarian can perform a physical exam and may recommend x-rays if Bonnie is still not able to produce urine, as well as a urinalysis and culture to look for evidence of an infection. I hope this is helpful - best of luck with Bonnie!

My puppy is straining to pee, but nothing comes out. Emergency?

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