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Is it normal for my 1-year-old spayed dog to leak urine or scent?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 26 lbs

One year spayed female leaking urine or anal gland scent normal?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on January 14th, 2020

No this is not normal. It would be best to bring Tali to your vet to have her examined to see if her anal glands need to be expressed, or if there is an issue such as a urinary infection or urinary incontinence causing the leakage.

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