I have a 4 month old Chihuahua. He urinates a l...

Dog / Chihuahua - Answered 1212 days ago

I have a 4 month old Chihuahua. He urinates a lot, maybe every 5 minutes when most frequent. Is this normal?

Isabella

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Chihuahua, 4 months old male

8 Answers

Hello dear I hope you're doing well I'd like to say that Urinary incontinence is involuntary urination. When your pet is experiencing urinary incontinence, they will likely have accidents in the house. This may happen when they are sleeping or when they are moving around the house. It’s important to meet with the veterinarian to determine if the incontinence is just that or if it is the sign of another illness. Treatment can vary depending on the cause of incontinence and other related signs. Some common treatments include: Surgery Medications– which drugs are prescribed depends on the cause. If no specific cause is determined, the veterinarian will likely prescribe drugs in trial periods and monitor results to determine if the treatment is successful Hormone replacement therapy

Answered 1212 days ago icon14

Frequent urination in dogs isn’t necessarily a problem. You may be comparing your pooch to your neighbours’, but the truth is that some dogs will need to urinate a lot more frequently than others. Even changes in your dog's toilet habits may or may not be a cause for concern -- but how do you know when they are? Need a dog sitter? Find one in your area now. Several factors contribute to how often your dog needs to pee. The frequency might increase based on little things like your pet drinking extra water after a hot day at the park or after sneaking some crisps. That being said, frequent urination in dogs might indicate a much bigger issue, such as a health problem. By learning what's normal for your pet and paying attention to your dog's pee schedule, you'll be able to spot problems that may require a trip to the vet. What's normal? The frequency of urination in dogs varies greatly – it will depend on factors such as diet, activity level, water intake, and availability to an appropriate toilet spot. The size and breed of a dog do not affect the number of times it pees in a day. Typically a dog will urinate once every four to six hours, although some will go eight and even to 12 hours without urinating – although often they are just holding on until their owners return home to let them out. Dogs favour routine, so will tend to urinate at the same times each day. Try and make a note of what is normal for your dog then it will be easier for you to notice if any changes or problems with them arise. Puppies pee more Age does affect how often a dog needs to urinate. Puppies, especially during house training, will need to go out more often – at least every two hours. Make sure you take them out after each time they wake up from naps, after vigorous play and within five minutes of eating or drinking anything. Learn more about taming your puppy's urination habits with our article on house training a puppy. Older dogs and those on medication do, too Older dogs might also need to urinate more frequently than average as their bladders become weaker. Many older dogs need to be taken out to urinate a similar amount as to when they were a puppy. Similarly, a lot of medication for dogs, such as heart pills, will increase how often your dog needs to go.

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Frequent urination can be the sign of many other diseases or an indicator of urinary incontinence in your pet. If there are other accompanying signs, it’s possible that frequent urination could be a sign of diseases such as cancers, kidney diseases, or systemic disease like Diabetes Mellitus. Depending on what other signs your pet is exhibiting, it can be determined if the frequent urination is a sign or the actual disease. Treatment can vary depending on the cause of incontinence and other related signs. Some common treatments include: Surgery Medications– which drugs are prescribed depends on the cause. If no specific cause is determined, the veterinarian will likely prescribe drugs in trial periods and monitor results to determine if the treatment is successful Hormone replacement therapy

Answered 1225 days ago icon1

Hi isabella. I see that you worried about your furry friend. That condition called polyuria. I suggest to see your vet. Your pet should be evaluated to ensure that these conditions are not symptoms of a more serious underlying medical condition. Your veterinarian will want to either confirm or rule out renal failure, or hepatic diseases. If you have another questions, please let me know.

Answered 1302 days ago icon0

Hii , This sign reflect any internal disease , visit to your nearest vet for test of blood , urine and USG of abdomen. Thanks

Answered 1313 days ago icon0

Hey buddy No this is abnormal sign. I could guess cystitis or crystal formation or bengin prostate hyperplasia in ureter or urinary bladder region. I will suggest you to go for creatinine level test evaluation. Please add ultrasound to know causative factor. Regards Dr pranaw Sinha

Answered 1314 days ago icon1

On average, dogs need to go outside at least 3 to 5 times per day to have the opportunity to relieve themselves. Veterinarians recommend that adult dogs go no more than 6-8 hours between trips outdoors. So,it becomes abnormal for a dog to pee at that sequence and that definitely poses something's wrong. Urinary tract infections, cystitis (bladder inflammation), bladder stones, kidney disease, or arthritis or age-related incontinence could all be causes of too much urination in dogs. In addition, pets with diarrhea or other intestinal illnesses may not be able to hold urine for long. However, this means you have to visit your vet as quick as possible. Best regards.

Answered 1314 days ago icon2

Hii, Well, see the average healthy dog will produce approximately 10 to 20 ml of urine for each pound of body weight per day. Ideally adult dogs should be allowed outside to relieve themselves at least 3-5 times a day. It looks like some clinical conditions like diabetes, urinary tract infection, or several other underlying causes. So get appointment to your nearest vet. My suggestion, would be, to give soft food for now, let him drink much more water, I will not suggest antibiotics without knowing the complete history of your dog. So get it done by your vet. Thank you Best regards

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