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How long can a dog go without peeing?

How long dogs can “hold it” varies, but there is a normal range, based on the average capacity of the dog’s bladder and how much urine they produce.

Normal, healthy dogs produce about 2 to 4 milliliters (mL) of urine per pound of body weight every hour.The average dog’s bladder will begin to expand once it contains about 16 to 22 mL of urine per pound of body weight. When a bladder starts to expand, neurons in the bladder wall send signals to the brain that say, “Hey! I’m starting to fill up with urine! Tell the dog to go pee so I can be empty again.”

HOW MUCH CAN A DOG’S BLADDER HOLD?

An average dog’s bladder can hold about 44 mL of urine per pound of body weight.

WHAT IS THE NORMAL DURATION BETWEEN PEE BREAKS?

The general rule of thumb for normal, healthy dogs is to let them outside to pee every 4 to 8 hours, except at night. Most dogs can sleep through the night without having to pee. Their urine production slows down overnight because they are sleeping and not consuming water.

Puppies and senior dogs will need to pee more often. Puppies make more urine in a shorter period than adult dogs. And senior dogs feel the urge to urinate more often than they did in their younger days.

Medical conditions that cause your dog to drink more water will result in your dog having to pee more often. This includes diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease), bladder infections, and chronic kidney disease. Increases in activity level or the ambient temperature will also increase water consumption, resulting in more frequent urination.

If your dog has trouble “holding it” for less than the amount of time that his bladder should start to expand, it would be wise to schedule a checkup with his veterinarian.

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