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Patti Montgomeryville, PA. Urinary incontinence is a common problem in middle-aged spayed female dogs. It most frequently occurs in dogs who are sleeping. Also, some dogs may dribble urine as they walk around the house.
Healthy adult dogs in their prime of life generally average about 14 hours of sleep each day. Young puppies generally need 18 to 20 hours, while aging dogs also tend to sleep longer the older they get. Dogs who have a lot to do generally sleep less.