If it seems like your pug is constantly peeing, you may have a lot of questions related to pugs and their urination habits. What is normal and what should cause concern? That’s what I’m going to address in this post.

How Often Should Pugs Urinate?

Peeing every 4-6 hours is typical for most dogs. Dogs can hold their bladder up to 8 hours if needed, but they should pee 3-5 times per day.

How often should pug puppies urinate?

Pug puppies need to urinate more frequently than adult pugs. Puppies have smaller bladders and may need to pee every 2-3 hours until they are 5-6 months old. Around six months of age, puppies begin to have similar bladder control as adult pugs. 

How often should senior pugs urinate?

At least 3-5 times a day, but maybe more. The frequency of urination may increase as dogs age,  as sometimes their muscles weaken. However, other seniors will not see urinary changes even with advanced age. It’s best to monitor your specific dog to assess their needs.

Why is my pug peeing a bunch of times while out on a walk?

After seeing that pugs usually only need to pee 3-5 times a day, you may wonder why your dog might be 10 times while out on a walk around the block.

It’s common for dogs to pee a little anytime they smell urine from other dogs. So while going on a walk, visiting the dog park, or exploring an area where other dogs sometimes go, you may notice that they seem to pee a ton.

Typically, they are not peeing a regular amount, they are just marking the area with their scent. If you notice your dog peeing a bunch of times while in a public area, this isn’t usually cause for concern. They are probably just marking, not peeing excessively.

Why is my pug peeing so much this summer?

When the weather is hot, dogs naturally feel more thirsty and will drink more water. If your dog is drinking more due to hotter weather, they’ll pee more.

Why is my pug asking to go out all the time?

If your dog is asking to go to the bathroom more than usual (3-5 times per day is typical for adult pugs) they may have a urinary tract infection. A common symptom of urinary tract infections is a dog will feel the urge to pee frequently. They may not express much urine each time, but they will continue to feel like they need to go.

If you see your dg squatting several times in a single trip outside and they aren’t peeing or aren’t peeing much, this is a strong sign that they may have a UTI.

In some cases, you can also notice a foul odor of your dogs urine if they have a UTI. Some housetrained dogs may have accidents inside when they have a UTI as well.

UTI’s are most common in older female pugs, but can happen in dogs of either gender and any age.

If you suspect that your pug may have a UTI, it’s important to get to the vet. They’ll likely need to give a urine sample. If they have a UTI they will need antibiotics to clear the infection.

Other causes of frequent urination in pugs

Diabetes. If your dog is asking to go out regularly and is peeing a lot each time, take note of whether they are drinking an excessive amount of water. Drinking an excessive amount of water is a major sign of diabetes. Diabetes can develop in dogs at any age and can be very serious, so it’s important to get checked quickly if you suspect diabetes.

Medications. Some medications cause excess urination, like diuretics which are used to treat heart problems. Typically vets will tell you this when putting your dog on a medication that can cause excessive urination. If you’re unsure, you could google any prescriptions your dog is on to see if excess urination is listed as a side effect.