How long can a dog last without urinating? Owners must know

 9:06am, 22 October 2025

Many families will have a lot of problems when they first raise dogs, because dogs are relatively naughty at the beginning. They pee casually if they don’t know where to pee, and various dog excrements are prone to appear in the home. However, in fact, as long as the owner knows how long the dog can go without urinating, such problems can be controlled.

Dogs can go 10 hours without urinating. Under normal circumstances, dogs need to urinate once every three to six hours. 10 hours is far more than a dog’s normal urinating frequency. If a dog holds their urine for a long time, most dogs will resolve it on the spot. However, some dogs may hold back their urine, which may lead to severe hydronephrosis or acute renal failure.

For the dog’s excretion, either walk the dog regularly or prepare a dog toilet at home.