Frequent little "sprinkles" on walks

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  • S

    On walks our 7 month old will do frequent stops with just a sprinkling of pee each time. We have seen her in the morning taking an extended pee in backyard. So we know its possible. Is this normal?

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  • eeeefarmE

    She's probably marking. Yes, girls do it too!

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • renaultf1R

    Yup - eeefarm is right - girls do it too. In fact, one of my girl actually lifts her leg to mark the boys pee, and my other girl's pee!

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  • D

    Is she spayed? You might want to have her checked to make sure it is not a UTI-urinary tract infection. I did have one that young who had a UTI and urinary crystals!

    Jennifer

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  • krunzerK

    I agree with everyone on the marking too! My female does it also.

    Owned by Becca and Tucker![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

    BRAT rescue

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  • MacPackM

    My girl marks everywhere the boys do. She will have a nice, long pee first, but saves some for leaving her 'calling cards' as we walk.

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • Chealsie508C

    This I always my "rule of thumb" and only based on my experience but frequent long urinations= possible UTI and several quick squirts=marking….but every dog is different, even so my mind still automatically looks for those signals

    "I know I've found the breed for me because he totally turns my life upside down and I love it!"

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