Why is my dog peeing inside and licking her urine? Is it a UTI?

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Hi there, My dog seems to have gotten some type of urinary infection and is bed wetting at random. It's not bad, but she sometimes will lick it up after she unexpectedly pees on the ground which I don't think is healthy for her. I've been trying to do self-research, but would like some help. Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 4 years and 3 months old | 55 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The skin sore likes like urine scalding, possibly from urinary tract infection or urine incontinence. The investigation should start with urine sample analysis - it is easy, quick and gives instant answer if the dog has urinary tract infection or not. If the urine analysis comes back normal, Lucky should have a blood test to check her kidneys function. If that is normal too, she should be started on medications for urine incontinence, which does happen to some neutered female dogs. Please, get in touch with your local vet and discuss the investigation options. In the meantime, apply twice daily a baby rash cream on the sore area

Why is my dog peeing inside and licking her urine? Is it a UTI?

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