I have a 3 month old puppy who is doing very well with holding his pee while in his crate. However, I find that in the morning he wakes up around 5:45 am...I take him out and he pees (sometimes poop as well). I feed him right away and wait about an hour and 15 minutes while I get ready for work and to allow his food to settle. He consistently poops when I let him out the 2nd time in the morning but he doesn't pee. I'm noticing this more as he gets older. Is he learning to hold his urine more or is the food in his stomach soaking up the water? Any thoughts? I find this slightly odd because he will pee after he eats in the afternoon but just not in the morning.
2006-07-25 12:59:56 · 6 answers · asked by Lorenzo 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He's ok, puppies poop more than they pee.
2006-07-25 13:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by corbeyelise 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He'd go if he needed to. Puppies can generally "hold it" while crated for one hour per month of age, plus one. So, your pup at 3 months old should be able to hold his bladder for 4 hours while crated.
When dogs and puppies eat it tends to stimulate their bowels. This is why he needs to go so soon after eating. The waterworks usually take a little longer though.
It sounds like your pup is doing great. As long as he is eliminating normally, without straining, you probably have nothing to worry about. Urinating often and in large amounts sometimes indicates a problem.
You should always ask your veterinarian for the ultimate answer though. He/she may have specific questions for you that will indicate if treatment is called for.
By the way, good for you for crate training your puppy. Dogs love their crates (when used properly). They feel safe and secure in their crate. Another thing to consider; if there is some disaster (ie: earthquake, fire, hurricane, etc) and you can inform rescue personnel exactly where your pet is, they are more likely to go in after him. If you can say "second door on the left, he's in his crate to the right of the door" if it is at all possible they'll go rescue him. If all you can say is "my dog is in there, I don't know where he would have gone, under the bed maybe?" the firefighter or rescue person may not go in to search. I've seen this, first hand in the animal rescue business, time and time again.
Good for you! Your puppy will likely grow up to be a well behaved adult dog that is pleasant for everyone to be around. This is the kind of dog that isn't likely to end up surrendered at the pound as unwanted and ultimately euthanized at the public's expense. Congratulations on your new puppy! You are a good pet parent.
2006-07-25 20:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by wibbsite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont panic unless his urine is discolored (a tea color, or a very concentrated yellow), if he's going TOO often, straining to pee but not getting results or dribbling in the house. if those occour take him to the vet, he may have an infection. it sounds like he just doesn't gotta go! feel lucky, some people have just the opposite problem!
2006-07-25 20:06:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he just doesn't need to use the bathroom. You could always ask your vet and they can do a urine test on him to make sure he doesn't have a bladder infection.
2006-07-25 20:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well after he eats he probably relizes that he can go pottty and maybe he doesnt have to go for more info see a vet.
2006-07-25 20:04:34 · answer #5 · answered by ♥♥♥♥♥Nightmare♥♥♥♥♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as if he just doesn't have to go a second time that closely to the first.
2006-07-25 20:03:35 · answer #6 · answered by renee_riley1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋