How long can small dogs hold their bladder?

Certainly nowhere near as long as larger breeds. If we're talking tea cup Poodles and Chihuahuas, puppies essentially have the teeniest bladders imaginable. read more

● Dogs can only be relied on to hold their urine or feces one hour for every month old they are, until 8 hours at 8 months old. Never expect a dog to hold it longer than 8 hours, and remember that sick or older dogs won’t be able to hold it as long as healthy young adult dogs. read more

Certainly nowhere near as long as larger breeds. If we're talking tea cup Poodles and Chihuahuas, puppies essentially have the teeniest bladders imaginable. read more

The average healthy dog will produce approximately 10 to 20 ml of urine for each pound of body weight per day. Ideally adult dogs should be allowed outside to relieve themselves at least 3-5 times a day. read more