My senior dog is peeing less, but acting normal. Is this okay?

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My Romeo is 8 years old. He peed twice this morning. The volume isn’t a lot but he didn’t drink a lot of water before bed last night. Does this look normal? Can volume vary? He peed more amount yesterday during day. He isn’t peeing frequently. Maybe 5 times a day between 8 and 8 pm. He is acting normal too. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 8 years and 10 months old | 12 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I am so sorry for your worries with Romeo. Urine volume can absolutely vary during the day(s). What usually concerns us is if there is an increase in water intake & also increased urinations which could be an indication of some underlying condition. It is impossible to make any conclusion based on your picture, but I see nothing that overly concerns me. If he is acting & eating normal, there is probably no immediate concern right now, but as a pet ages, things can start to happen. If it has been a while since Romeo has seen a veterinarian, it may be time for a good wellness checkup. This would include blood work & a urinalysis. This will hopefully show that all is well with Romeo. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My senior dog is peeing less, but acting normal. Is this okay?

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