Dogs that are having problems urinating often ask to go outside to use the bathroom more than normal. They are usually urinating small, frequent amounts, or they cannot pee at all. They might have pee accidents in the house. Straining to Urinate, no matter the amount of urine output, is never normal.
Urinary difficulties may be partial or complete, and the signs you may notice at home can range from subtle signs like taking longer than normal to urinate or urinating small amounts in several spots to severe signs such as collapse.
Functional urinary retention is caused by a problem with the organ itself. This is different from a mechanical obstruction, which occurs when something is blocking the passage of urine. Both can lead to urinary retention, but the causes can differ, making this distinction important to your veterinarian.
Causes of Inability to Urinate in Dogs
Your dog’s inability to urinate can be caused by a number of possible reasons. It can be because of:
- Damage in the urethra
- Bladder Distention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Spinal cord lesions and injuries
- Anatomic abnormalities (congenital or contracted)
- Post operation effects
Symptoms of Inability to Urinate in Dogs
The inability to urinate can quickly become an urgent situation. Do not delay in taking your dog to the veterinarian if you see any of the following symptoms:
- Urine that flows in spurts or trickles
- Frequent attempts to urinate (often delayed and without success)
- Showing strain when attempting to pass urine
- Leakage (this may happen because the bladder is so full that it cannot hold any more liquid)
- Blood in the urine
- Licking of urinary opening
- Low appetite
- Vomiting
- Tender abdominal area
- Lethargy
- Disinterest in normal activities
- Abdominal bloating
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Your veterinarian will conduct a thorough examination of your dog, including talking to you about their behavior to do with drinking and urinating. The veterinarian may ask you how often your dog urinates, or what they do when  they urinate; this will help the veterinarian establish what some of the causes could be. Your veterinarian may ask for a sample of your dog’s urine to examine. This may also be accompanied by x-rays and blood work to help establish the cause of the issue.
Treating Your Dogs Inability To Urinate
Unless there is a severe underlying condition that is causing this urinary disorder, your dog will likely be treated on an inpatients basis until adequate urinary function returns. Urinary tract infection, if present, will be identified specifically and treat appropriately. Your veterinarian will address primary disorders such as electrolyte disturbances and neurologic lesions and correct them if possible. Azotemia, electrolyte imbalances, and acid-base disturbances associated with acute urine retention will be managed appropriately. Your doctor will also manage excess levels of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood (uremia or azotemia), electrolyte imbalances, and acid–base disturbances associated with sudden (acute) urine retention
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