Is a small pee puddle normal for my Shih Tzu after eating wet food?

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Is this a normal puddle for a 12 pound Shih Tzu? He hasn’t drank any water today yet but had a serving of wet food few hours ago. He just peed this puddle. Can urine puddles vary in size? Sometimes he pees larger puddles than this. He is eating good and playful. He’s not straining far as know, flow is not interrupted while urinating. Thank you. 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. It is hard to put any significance to one urine spot because the amount of urine produced throughout the day can vary quite a bit. If Romeo was not very thirsty, then not as much urine would be produced. Wet food has a significant amount of water, so this can take the place of a drink or two from the water bowl, again affecting the amount of urine actually produced. Just keep an eye on things & if anything changes, then have him evaluated. If your veterinarian deems it necessary, he will most likely collect a urine sample, & possibly also a blood sample to check on Romeo's overall health. This is the best way to see if there are any problems developing. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach & all the best to Romeo.

Is a small pee puddle normal for my Shih Tzu after eating wet food?

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