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Submissive
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If a puppy feels anxious or scared, he may cower down, drop his head and lose control of his bladder. This is a natural response and generally happens when his owner returns home and reached down to greet him. Meeting the puppy outside, giving him treats or a toy, and petting him on his chest instead of head can prevent submissive peeing.
Excited
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Like little kids, puppies get excited when Mom or Dad gets home. The last thing on his mind is holding his urine. Preventing the puppy from overexcitement helps prevent accidental peeing. For instance, ignore him when arriving, keep playtime quiet or give him a treat to calm him when he gets excited. Luckily, most puppies grow out of excited urinating around 12 months old.
Changes
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If a puppy starts urinating more frequently, changes in diet and exercise may be to blame. Some foods contain sodium that makes your puppy thirsty. When he drinks more water, he then has the need to relieve himself. Leaving the water down all day encourages drinking as well and makes him pee more often. Giving your puppy extended playtime helps work off the extra fluid and prevent accidents.
Urinary Problems and Disease
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Several diseases may cause a puppy to pee more often. Bladder stones and urinary tract infections often cause a puppy to urinate frequently. His urine may have a red tint and he may show signs of straining when urinating. Diabetes and liver disease may cause your puppy to drink more water, in turn making him pee more often. Each problem requires immediate veterinary attention and should be considered after ruling out other causes.
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What Is a Reason a Puppy Would Pee a Lot?
All puppies, like humans, must have water for survival. And while urinating is how they naturally get ride of excess fluid, too much, too often may become an issue. If it seems like an endless battle to keep the floor dry, your puppy may have an underlying condition. Figuring out why your puppy cannot hold his urine and pees a lot helps you determine the best way to prevent it.