New puppy - peeing all the time

[catnapper]

Puppies pee while playing, especially at that age, so her peeing 40 minutes after she's been out while playing doesn't sound unusual to me. At 3 months they still haven't connected that the pressure they feel means they have to pee (some do, some don't)

Rules of thumb for potty breaks:
After any nap
After eating and drinking
While playing or any physical activity

Does she eat wet or dry food? Wet food has a LOT of water in it so if she's not drinking much it could be because she's getting her water from her food.

Now, all that said, it could be submissive peeing. Does she do the squatty peeing thing when she's excited and platying? Or is it just random peeing? If its random and she pees when she's not excited or receiving any attention, then she could very well have a bladder infection. I've learned to get a second opinion because vets often assume there's no problem so they tell you there isn't one instead of running tests.

[angelchampy]

She gets dry and 1/3 can of wet food.

She pees in the middle of playing (not every time, but she did with me). She also pees when she sees my sister. That - to me - means she's excited. My sister's dog used to do it while she was running to greet me when I visited. That kind of peeing I understand. Maybe it's because she's small and can't hold alot. Like I said, I'm used to big dogs.

[angelchampy]

By the way, I didn't know wet food did that. Thanks for the tip.

I just found out that she drinks alot too. I wasn't aware of that. I only had her once (she's the cutest little thing). I'm going to suggest to my niece that she try and get a urine sample to bring to the vet. It may very well be a UTI. I'll tell her about the food too. I'm babysitting her this coming week (can't wait ). Maybe she can get meds before she leaves her with me and she'll be all better by the time she comes back. Thank you all for your help.

[mr.chiwawa]

I have a small dog and size has nothing to do with it. One of the others said it could be submissive peeing and to me thats what it sounds like. espically if they claim she doesnt have an UTI. hope all works out ok.
CHI HUGS

[mike001]

If you notice she is drinking more than normal, she might have a problem with diabetes, hopefully not. If she pees when she sis your sister that would be submissive urination.

[angelchampy]

Hi All:

The test came back and she does have a UTI. She is now on Clavamox for 2 weeks. We'll see how she does after that. Yes, she does some submissive peeing but only with certain people. Thank you all for your help and suggestions.