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Why is my house-trained dog suddenly peeing everywhere indoors now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 26 days old | 35 lbs

I have an 8 month old black lab/ pit bull mix. She is has been house trained for 4 to 5 monthes but has started peeing on our bed, rugs, floor, and couch for no apparent reason. She does not even act as though she needs to pee, only begins to cuddle us then pees on us or where we are sitting. Im really confused and frustrated, please help.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 20th, 2018

There could be a medical reason as to why Chevy is suddenly urinating in the home. This could be caused by a UTI or bladder stones. I would give your vet a call today to set up an appointment for her to be seen by her vet. The vet can do a physical exam, blood tests, and a urinalysis to diagnose if she does have a medical cause behind her urinating in the home, and can prescribe a treatment for it. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on January 6th, 2017

    When a dog who was previously house trained starts having accidents in the home, it's usually a sign of a medical illness. In this case, it's likely your dog has a UTI or bladder stones causing him to pee in the house, and to pee more frequently. I would take your dog into the vet today for an exam. Using a physical exam, blood tests, and a urinalysis, your vet can diagnose a UTI or bladder stones, and can treat him for it.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on August 20th, 2018

    Typically when a house trained dog starts urinating in the house, I would suspect a medical problem such as a UTI or bladder stones. I would give Bilbo's vet a call in the morning. The vet can diagnose if he does have a UTI or bladder stones causing his accidents in the house, and can treat him for it. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 20th, 2017

    Poor Kiowa! Yes, I would be concerned that he could be suffering from a UTI or bladder stones causing him to urinate in the home. I would have him seen by a vet for this so the cause of his symptoms can be diagnosed and treated. If he appears otherwise healthy and happy, eats and drinks plenty, you can wait until Monday morning (but take him in tomorrow if your vet has normal business hours on Saturday). If he appears lethargic, ill or distressed, or if the urine appears very bloody, then he should be seen by a vet ASAP. Feed him wet/canned food, add water to it, and make sure he drinks a lot of water to help flush the bladder. Take him out to potty every hour or so. I hope this helps!

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