How often should a one year old Bassett Hound tinkle in a day?

Question

We have recently rescued a one year old Bassett "puppy". He does a good job of going to the door when he needs to go outside but if we're not right there to let him out, he will tinkle on the tile. He also seems to potty every 20 minutes or so. There is no blood in his urine nor does it seem to be painful but he sure seems to go A LOT! We also have a 5 year old boxer and due to her schedule it makes me questions the new guy's MO. I will take him to our vet but can't until the adoption goes through and due to the holidays the rescue ladies have not been very attentive to finalizing our paperwork. I have never owned a Bassett before....he is so awesome but I am wondering about this issue. Any ideas?

Thanks everyone!!!

Also, I have thought of a bladder infection but he seems to bo OK to sleep through the night without going. I've heard that Bassetts are stubborn.........what does everyone think? Is he just playing us? Also, we do give him a treat when he tinkles so sometimes he even "Fakes it" to get a cookie!

Answer 1

Sometimes people buy into the myth of stubborness and miss dealing with real physical problems.

Please, let a vet check him for a UTI or crystals in his urine. There are other problems that can cause frequent urination, too.

Rule out the physical before starting to deal with behavioral.

Go back to basics of crate training to help your Basset relearn house training.

Answer 2

I was blessed with the most wonderful Basset. They are the best!!! Lucy would go out alot to tinkle, I'm not sure what is normal for any doggie, but pooing that often sounds strange, unless he is nervous in his new home and he may have a sensitive tummy. Best to always talk to a vet. Enjoy your Basset, they are such sweet dogs. One word of advice, they really like to eat, and can be sneaky about it! Good luck and Happy New Year.

Answer 3

Dogs are just like people, they are all different. Some dogs may have a smaller bladder and require going out much more often. I would definitely take him to the vet though to rule out any problems beause that is awfully frequent. Also, he may be a smart little booger and be working the treat angle already.

Answer 4

I have a female bassett that is 6 months old. She doesn't go that often. How much is he drinking during the day, maybe you should limit his water intake or monitor it more closely. It does sound like way too often. You definitely need to check into it.

Answer 5

He shouldn't NEED to go out every 20 minutes unless something is wrong. But if you are giving him a cookie every time he pees outside to encourage house training, he might be working that angle! Instead of food, try giving him lots of praise for good behaviors (high voice "good boy!" plus enthusiastic love pats/petting). My dogs (not bassetts, tho) love to know they have pleased us.

Answer 6

I would get him to the vet-I had similar problems with my 7 month old cattle dog puppy. We are now doing testing on him for various medical reasons...what color is his urine? My puppy has almost clear urine...when he drinks, the water passes straight through and there isn't much concentration. So all in all, I would get him to the vet and get a urinalysis done. :) Good luck!

Answer 7

Sounds like a bladder infection. Thats way to often! Sometimes you won't be able to see the blood. You should definatly go to the vet when you can.

Answer 8

maybe it could be a bladder infection, that is surely a lot of times to go. yes once everything for you is through go to the vet and have them check it out!

Good Luck
Happy New Year!!!