{"id":6465,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:14","slug":"why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my old dog peeing so much?"},"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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#Why_is_my_old_dog_peeing_so_much\" title=\"Why is my old dog peeing so much?\">Why is my old dog peeing so much?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#Why_is_my_14_year_old_dog_peeing_so_much\" title=\"Why is my 14 year old dog peeing so much?\">Why is my 14 year old dog peeing so much?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#Why_is_my_10_year_old_dog_peeing_so_much\" title=\"Why is my 10 year old dog peeing so much?\">Why is my 10 year old dog peeing so much?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#How_often_do_senior_dogs_urinate\" title=\"How often do senior dogs urinate?\">How often do senior dogs urinate?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#Why_is_my_senior_dog_peeing_so_much\" title=\"Why is my senior dog peeing so much?\">Why is my senior dog peeing so much?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#What_causes_an_older_dog_to_start_peeing_in_the_house\" title=\"What causes an older dog to start peeing in the house?\">What causes an older dog to start peeing in the house?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#How_often_should_an_older_dog_urinate\" title=\"How often should an older dog urinate?\">How often should an older dog urinate?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#How_do_you_stop_an_older_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house\" title=\"How do you stop an older dog from peeing in the house?\">How do you stop an older dog from peeing in the house?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#How_often_should_a_10_year_old_dog_pee\" title=\"How often should a 10 year old dog pee?\">How often should a 10 year old dog pee?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#How_many_times_does_a_senior_dog_pee_in_a_day\" title=\"How many times does a senior dog pee in a day?\">How many times does a senior dog pee in a day?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#Do_older_dogs_pee_more_often\" title=\"Do older dogs pee more often?\">Do older dogs pee more often?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#How_long_can_older_dogs_hold_their_urine\" title=\"How long can older dogs hold their urine?\">How long can older dogs hold their urine?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#Why_is_my_older_dog_peeing_more_than_usual\" title=\"Why is my older dog peeing more than usual?\">Why is my older dog peeing more than usual?<\/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\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#How_often_should_a_senior_dog_go_out_to_pee\" title=\"How often should a senior dog go out to pee?\">How often should a senior dog go out to pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#Why_is_my_dog_peeing_in_the_house_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog peeing in the house all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog peeing in the house all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#How_do_I_stop_my_older_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house\" title=\"How do I stop my older dog from peeing in the house?\">How do I stop my older dog from peeing in the house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-peeing-so-much\/#How_long_can_a_senior_dog_go_without_peeing\" title=\"How long can a senior dog go without peeing?\">How long can a senior dog go without peeing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_old_dog_peeing_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my old dog peeing so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes of incontinence in senior dogs include <b>urinary tract infections, kidney disease, arthritis, and dementia. Supplements and medications can help treat incontinence in dogs, though if there is a root health issue causing it you can certainly treat that.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_14_year_old_dog_peeing_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my 14 year old dog peeing so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age-Related Causes The most common cause of an older dog peeing in the house is that, simply, <b>they can&#8217;t hold it like they used to. Their muscle tone has been reduced, and the control they once had over their bladder to wait until they&#8217;re outside is fading. Not only that, but their hormones are changing as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_10_year_old_dog_peeing_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my 10 year old dog peeing so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hormonal Imbalance: Diabetes, Cushing&#8217;s disease, and thyroid disease are all associated with hormonal imbalances, which can cause incontinence or frequent urination in old dogs. Additional symptoms include increased thirst and urination, as well as hair loss.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_senior_dogs_urinate\"><\/span>How often do senior dogs urinate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Senior dogs can usually manage <b>4-6 hours between visits outdoors. Adult dogs typically need to go out every 6-8 hours at a minimum. Crate-trained dogs and those whose pet parents are frequently gone for longer hours may be able to hold for as much as 10-12 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_senior_dog_peeing_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my senior dog peeing so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes of incontinence in senior dogs include <b>urinary tract infections, kidney disease, arthritis, and dementia. Supplements and medications can help treat incontinence in dogs, though if there is a root health issue causing it you can certainly treat that.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_an_older_dog_to_start_peeing_in_the_house\"><\/span>What causes an older dog to start peeing in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Urinary tract infections, cystitis (bladder inflammation), bladder stones, kidney disease, or arthritis or age-related incontinence could all be causes of house soiling in dogs. In addition, pets with diarrhea or other intestinal illnesses may not be able to make it outside fast enough.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_an_older_dog_urinate\"><\/span>How often should an older dog urinate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hormonal Imbalance: Diabetes, Cushing&#8217;s disease, and thyroid disease are all associated with hormonal imbalances, which can cause incontinence or frequent urination in old dogs. Additional symptoms include increased thirst and urination, as well as hair loss.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_an_older_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house\"><\/span>How do you stop an older dog from peeing in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes of incontinence in senior dogs include <b>urinary tract infections, kidney disease, arthritis, and dementia. Supplements and medications can help treat incontinence in dogs, though if there is a root health issue causing it you can certainly treat that.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_a_10_year_old_dog_pee\"><\/span>How often should a 10 year old dog pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adult dogs typically need to go out <b>every 6-8 hours at a minimum. Crate-trained dogs and those whose pet parents are frequently gone for longer hours may be able to hold for as much as 10-12 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_does_a_senior_dog_pee_in_a_day\"><\/span>How many times does a senior dog pee in a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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 <b>3-5 times a day<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_older_dogs_pee_more_often\"><\/span>Do older dogs pee more often?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_older_dogs_hold_their_urine\"><\/span>How long can older dogs hold their urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age-Related Causes The most common cause of an older dog peeing in the house is that, simply, <b>they can&#8217;t hold it like they used to. Their muscle tone has been reduced, and the control they once had over their bladder to wait until they&#8217;re outside is fading. Not only that, but their hormones are changing as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_older_dog_peeing_more_than_usual\"><\/span>Why is my older dog peeing more than usual?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Urinary Tract Infection: Dogs of all ages <b>can get UTIs, which cause more frequent urination. If your dog needs to go more frequently and urgently, and only lets out a few dribbles of urine, he may be suffering from a UTI.  UTIs are easily treated with antibiotics so be sure to visit your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_a_senior_dog_go_out_to_pee\"><\/span>How often should a senior dog go out to pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age-Related Causes The most common cause of an older dog peeing in the house is that, simply, <b>they can&#8217;t hold it like they used to. Their muscle tone has been reduced, and the control they once had over their bladder to wait until they&#8217;re outside is fading. Not only that, but their hormones are changing as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_peeing_in_the_house_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog peeing in the house all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Urinary tract infections, cystitis (bladder inflammation), bladder stones, kidney disease, or arthritis or age-related incontinence could all be causes of house soiling in dogs. In addition, pets with diarrhea or other intestinal illnesses may not be able to make it outside fast enough.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_older_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house\"><\/span>How do I stop my older dog from peeing in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Things You Can Do About Your Dog Peeing in the House<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Visit Your Veterinarian.  <\/li>\n<li>Spay or Neuter Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Train (or Retrain) Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Lots of Potty Breaks.  <\/li>\n<li>Identify and Eliminate Triggers.  <\/li>\n<li>Clean Up Accidents Properly.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Professional Help.<\/li>\n<p>22 Sept 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_senior_dog_go_without_peeing\"><\/span>How long can a senior dog go without peeing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most adult dogs can go <b>8  10 hours without urinating, but this mainly depends on their age, sex, body size, and overall health. Smaller and younger dogs need to urinate more often than older, larger dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my old dog peeing so much?Why is my 14 year old dog peeing so much?Why is my 10 year old dog peeing so much?How often do senior dogs urinate?Why is my senior dog peeing so much?What causes an older dog to start peeing in the house?How often should an older&#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":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6465"}],"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=6465"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6465\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}