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My senior dog with a UTI isn't peeing for 8 hours. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 34 lbs

I have a 15 y/o dog that had a UTI. She has been on Baytril since Sunday and will go like 8 hours without peeing. She is drinking water. The vet said her kidney levels were slightly elevated. Is it normal for her to go that long without peeing? I'm concerned because she is an old girl.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 7th, 2019

That is a bit of time to go without peeing, but it's good Sugar is going at least once a day and isn't going frequently from the UTI. It's also good that she is drinking water. I wouldn't be too worried.

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