Scenting or a urinary tract infection?
I have an 8 month old puppy.
I noticed on her evening walk today that after she urinated properly, whilst we were walking along she would stop every so often and squat as if going to the toilet again but only tiny drops were showing on the pavement.
I’ve never heard of a bitch that scents just like an un-castrated male would, but it seems a bit like she is scenting or she has a UTI.
Although saying that, I don’t know if the symptoms of a dogs UTI are the same as a human one, I know that when I have a UTI, I sometimes feel like I haven’t completely emptied my bladder even though I have.
She is spayed, she’s been spayed for 2 months and I’ve only just noticed it so I don’t think that it’s the incontinence that can sometimes be a side effect of being spayed (although I realise it could be).
Has anyone else been through this with their dog?
(I will book an appointment for her at the vets if I need to, I just want some opinions)
Some female dogs mark for scent (mine has the route worked out exactly where it needs to be done) but what you’re describing sounds like a UTI or maybe some kind of submissive urination. Was the little puppy sending you Calming Signals at the time: eg. licking her lips, turning her head from you?
Anyway, get the vet to check for UTI you don’t wnat their kidneys to get compromised.
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My dog does that all the time. I’m sure it’s a response to what she smells (another dog’s urine). My male dog did this as well–all the time when we went for walks.
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Definetly see your vet asap. Sounds most likely a urinary tract related issue. They are painful and can effect (if left to get sicker) appetite, kidneys and behavior. See your vet that is what they are there for!
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I have had females that marked just like males – it could be that.
But I would have her checked by the vet, just in case.
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Some female dogs mark for scent (mine has the route worked out exactly where it needs to be done) but what you’re describing sounds like a UTI or maybe some kind of submissive urination. Was the little puppy sending you Calming Signals at the time: eg. licking her lips, turning her head from you?
Anyway, get the vet to check for UTI you don’t wnat their kidneys to get compromised.
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