{"id":4699,"date":"2022-04-06T03:15:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T03:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/"},"modified":"2022-04-07T07:16:17","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T07:16:17","slug":"when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/","title":{"rendered":"When a dog tries to pee but can t?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#When_a_dog_tries_to_pee_but_can_t\" title=\"When a dog tries to pee but can t?\">When a dog tries to pee but can t?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_cant_pee\" title=\"What do you do if your dog can\u2019t pee?\">What do you do if your dog can\u2019t pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_dog_has_a_urinary_blockage\" title=\"How can I tell if my dog has a urinary blockage?\">How can I tell if my dog has a urinary blockage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#How_do_you_treat_a_urinary_tract_infection_in_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat a urinary tract infection in a dog?\">How do you treat a urinary tract infection in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#What_to_give_a_dog_to_help_them_pee\" title=\"What to give a dog to help them pee?\">What to give a dog to help them pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#How_long_can_a_dog_go_without_urinating\" title=\"How long can a dog go without urinating?\">How long can a dog go without urinating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#Why_would_a_dog_have_trouble_peeing\" title=\"Why would a dog have trouble peeing?\">Why would a dog have trouble peeing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#What_causes_a_dog_to_strain_to_pee\" title=\"What causes a dog to strain to pee?\">What causes a dog to strain to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#Can_a_UTI_make_a_dog_throw_up\" title=\"Can a UTI make a dog throw up?\">Can a UTI make a dog throw up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#What_do_vets_give_dogs_for_urinary_tract_infection\" title=\"What do vets give dogs for urinary tract infection?\">What do vets give dogs for urinary tract infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#Can_dogs_drink_cranberry_juice\" title=\"Can dogs drink cranberry juice?\">Can dogs drink cranberry juice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#Can_you_give_a_dog_AZO_for_a_UTI\" title=\"Can you give a dog AZO for a UTI?\">Can you give a dog AZO for a UTI?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#Can_a_UTI_kill_a_dog\" title=\"Can a UTI kill a dog?\">Can a UTI kill a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-a-dog-tries-to-pee-but-can-t\/#How_did_my_dog_get_a_UTI\" title=\"How did my dog get a UTI?\">How did my dog get a UTI?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_a_dog_tries_to_pee_but_can_t\"><\/span>When a dog tries to pee but can t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">There are several causes of urinary retention, ranging from obstructions and infections to neurological conditions and cancer. All of them are serious and require a visit to your veterinarian or veterinary emergency clinic as soon as possible. Obstructions in your dog\u2019s bladder or urethra can lead to urinary retention.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-can-t-pee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_cant_pee\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog can\u2019t pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being unable to pee can be a life threatening condition. Call your vets ASAP if your dog is unable to pee, don\u2019t wait to see if they improve. Call your vet for advice if your dog has any other urine problems such as peeing more regularly, only passing small amounts of urine.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-has-a-urinary-blockage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_dog_has_a_urinary_blockage\"><\/span>How can I tell if my dog has a urinary blockage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of a urinary obstruction include crying when urinating, asking to go outside more frequently, posturing to urinate with no urine coming out, repeatedly posturing to urinate and only small amounts of urine are seen, bloody urine, vomiting, lethargy or lack of appetite.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n5_HPlz0dK4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-a-urinary-tract-infection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_urinary_tract_infection_in_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat a urinary tract infection in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, Marx says treatment for a UTI in dogs is a simple course of antibiotics, usually prescribed for seven to 14 days. You should also encourage your dog to drink water to flush bacteria from the bladder.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-give-a-dog-to-help-them-pee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_give_a_dog_to_help_them_pee\"><\/span>What to give a dog to help them pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed your dog canned food, which has more water in it, or add chicken broth to your dog\u2019s food. Encourage your dog to drink more water. You can do this by using water fountains and providing additional bowls of fresh water throughout the house.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-a-dog-go-without-urinating\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_go_without_urinating\"><\/span>How long can a dog go without urinating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can go for 8 to 10 hours without urinating overnight, while sleeping. However, all dogs need to be taken out after a meal or a drink, upon waking up and after a period of play. Health: Urinary frequency in dogs will vary due to factors such as age, sex, body size and overall health.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-would-a-dog-have-trouble-peeing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_dog_have_trouble_peeing\"><\/span>Why would a dog have trouble peeing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Obstructions in your dog\u2019s bladder or urethra can lead to urinary retention. These obstructions can be the result of bladder stones, urethral plugs, blood clots, a narrowing of the urethra (called stricture), or even cancerous tumors. Also, if minerals accumulate in the urinary tract, it can also cause an obstruction.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hd06TW-xwGs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-a-dog-to-strain-to-pee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dog_to_strain_to_pee\"><\/span>What causes a dog to strain to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons for an enlarged prostate in dogs, including tumors, cysts, enlargement because of hormones in dogs that have not been neutered, and infection. Symptoms of prostate problems may include straining to urinate, blood in the urine, and incontinence.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-uti-make-a-dog-throw-up\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_UTI_make_a_dog_throw_up\"><\/span>Can a UTI make a dog throw up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Obvious symptoms may not be present but may include fever, abdominal pain, inappetence, lethargy, blood in urine or vomiting.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-vets-give-dogs-for-urinary-tract\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_give_dogs_for_urinary_tract_infection\"><\/span>What do vets give dogs for urinary tract infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enrofloxacin, orbifloxacin, and marbofloxacin are all fluoroquinolones approved to treat UTIs in dogs; although all are used in cats, only some are approved for this use.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-drink-cranberry-juice\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_drink_cranberry_juice\"><\/span>Can dogs drink cranberry juice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both cranberries and dried cranberries are safe to feed to dogs in small quantities.\u00a0 Juices that contain grape juice are potentially dangerous, as are cranberry dishes that contain large amounts of sugar, alcohol, or other ingredients.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-give-a-dog-azo-for-a-uti\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_dog_AZO_for_a_UTI\"><\/span>Can you give a dog AZO for a UTI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Phenazopyridine, found in products such as Pyridium, is an OTC medication used to urinary tract infections and other urinary problems. This medication may be toxic to pets and should never be administered to animals.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-uti-kill-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_UTI_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>Can a UTI kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacterial urinary tract infections are relatively common in canines, with females being more susceptible than males. If not attended to, a urinary tract infection can lead to serious complications, including scarring and eventual kidney failure.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-did-my-dog-get-a-uti\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_my_dog_get_a_UTI\"><\/span>How did my dog get a UTI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common cause of UTIs in dogs is bacteria, which enters upwards through the urethral opening. The bacteria can develop when feces or debris enter the area, or if your dog\u2019s immune system is weakened from lack of nutrients. In most cases, E. coli is the bacterium that causes such infections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents When a dog tries to pee but can t?What do you do if your dog can\u2019t pee?How can I tell if my dog has a urinary blockage?How do you treat a urinary tract infection in a dog?What to give a dog to help them pee?How long can a dog go without urinating?Why&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4699"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4699"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30204,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4699\/revisions\/30204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}