Is this a medical issue or behavioral issue?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 2:59 pm

Hi all! I have a dog who is part beagle and part sharpei. Have had her over a year now and she is about to be 5.

She has started peeing in the house, usually in the same areas. Is this a medical issue or behavioral issue?

TIA!

Diane · Post by **Diane** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:00 pm

It’s a UTI or bladder infection. Antibiotics should clear this up. Pets don’t usually pee on purpose. They hate to disappoint us. If it’s really sticky urine, test for Cushings.

Amy · Post by **Amy** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:00 pm

Any change like that should be evaluated medically. That could very likely be a UTI but you have to rule it out before you treat a behavioral problem.