Dogs can only be relied on to hold their urine or feces one hour for every month old they are, until 8 hours at 8 months old. And remember that sick or older dogs won't be able to hold it as long as healthy young adult dogs. A two month old puppy can hold his bladder for up to 3 hours. 14 июн. 2017 г.
How long should my dog be able to hold it?
Consider the bladder How long can a dog “hold it” before needing a potty break? Here are common time limits for dogs of different life stages: Puppies: one hour per every month of age (so a three month old puppy can wait three hours to pee) Adult dogs age one year and up: up to eight hours, but ideally no more than six.
Can a dog hold it for too long?
There's potential health risks associated with forcing your dog to hold its pee for too long. Although he physically might be able to do so, extended periods of holding it in can lead to urinary tract infections or urinary crystals and stones. The inability to urine can also lead to behavioral issues.
Is 12 hours too long for a dog to hold it?
While some dogs can try to hold their bladder in new or exciting places, not going pee for too long can actually result in UTIs in dogs and should be discouraged. You should never make your dog hold his bladder for 12 hours during the day – this is not healthy and will become harmful.
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