Puppies pee very frequently due to their small bladders and high metabolic rates. The frequency depends largely on their age, breed, and activity level:
- Very young puppies (under 2 months) may need to pee every 30 minutes to an hour
- At around 2 months old, puppies generally need to pee every 2 to 3 hours
- By 3 months, they can usually hold it for 3 to 4 hours
- At 4 months, puppies typically hold their urine for 4 to 5 hours
- Puppies 6 months and older can often manage 4 to 6 hours between toilet breaks, and may only need to pee 3 to 5 times a day
A common guideline is that a puppy can hold its bladder for about one hour per month of age, though this varies individually
. Puppies also tend to pee after waking up, eating, drinking, or playing, so frequent potty breaks are necessary to prevent accidents, especially during toilet training
. In summary, very young puppies need to pee roughly every 30 minutes to an hour, and as they grow older, this interval gradually extends to several hours
