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Leg Lift Urinatation

image My one year old dog was neutered four days ago. This evening when I took him out he urinated four times without lifting a leg or any of the other doggy behaviors. He even peed on my shoe, not in a possessive way. It is almost as if he lacks control. Is this an emergency? Will it go away? Can I give him a bath (he needs it) or should I give his incision more time to heal?
image It is not uncommon for male dogs not to lift their legs to urinate shortly after being neutered. Lifting the leg puts tension on certain lower abdominal muscles which may be uncomfortable after surgery. If the incision looks fine, and he acts normal otherwise, no worries

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