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Why is my dog peeing in her sleep? Is it linked to past illness?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 years and 7 months old | 65 lbs

In October, frankie had nausea, vomiting, nystagmous, loss of balance and paralysis of her right eye, and headtilt. The vet found nothing wrong in her blood work. Within 2 days the symptoms slowed themself and we took her home w the symptoms completely reversing within a few weeks. She still sometimes has a head tilt but not often. I have been noticing pee spots and she recent lost control of her bladder while asleep. Could this be related to what happened in oct?

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 3, 2020

It may not be related, that episode was a couple of months ago. Frankie could be suffering from a UTI, bladder stones, or spay incontinence. I'd have her seen by a vet in the morning to have this diagnosed and treated.

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