Like humans and animals, plants need both water and nutrients (food) to survive. Most all plants use water to carry moisture and nutrients back and forth between the roots and leaves. Water, as well as nutrients, is normally taken up through the roots from the soil.
So, for example, a 3-month old puppy should be able to hold its urine for approximately 4 hours in a pinch. This means that if you have a properly toilet trained 4-month-old puppy that, theoretically, can hold its urine for 5 hours, and you shut that puppy in a crate for 6 or 7 hours, you are courting disaster.
The general rule of thumb is â1 plus the number of months the puppy is, is how long they can hold it forâ. That doesnât mean that is how long every puppy can hold it, every time. When your puppy is about 2 months old, you may find that you need to take them out every 30 minutes. Lots of puppies at 3 months or more still need to urinate every hour or two. How does this work with pet sitting and dog walking services?