Why is my Akita puppy drinking and peeing too much? Is it serious?

Soft stool can be a result of stress from all the changes. You should schedule an appointment with your vet to make sure there are no parasites or an infection for the soft stool. You can also get them to check a urine sample. Puppies do go often because they cannot hold a lot yet. A urinary infection can also cause this though. The urine sample will decide if it is a medical problem or her just being a puppy and. It having good control yet

Skye is a beautiful girl! This excessive drinking and urination could be due to a UTI or bladder stones. You will need to take her into a vet today for a blood test and urinalysis to see if one of those conditions is causing her symptoms. Once the cause is found, the vet can discuss treatment options. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Hyperthyroidism is rare in dogs, particularly his age. His increased water intake could be due to kidney issues, Diabetes insipidous as well as psychogenic water drinking. You can discuss with your veterinarian if they feel any additional blood tests or a water deprivation test is needed.

I would not get too worried over two episodes. I recommend watching his water intake and urination over the next week or so. If you notice that both remain elevated he should get checked out by a veterinarian as it could be signs of early diseases like kidney issues and Cushing's disease. Also monitor him for any blood in his urine, dribbling, or straining to urinate as it could indicate an infection or even stones.

You might want to check back in with your vet and see if there are any other tests they would recommend. Increased urination and thirst (polyuria/polydipsia) can be caused by a number of diseases, and if screening lab work looks normal some of the other tests to consider include a urinalysis, test for leptospirosis, test for Cushing's disease, abdominal ultrasound, or even a modified water deprivation test or medication trial for central diabetes insipidus. If your veterinarian is not receptive to running more tests you may want to ask about referral to an internal medicine specialist.

Drinking a lot more means that he is also urinating a lot more. This is called Polydipsia and polyuria or PU PD. There are various reasons for PU PD and they need to be investigated by a veterinarian, especially in an old dog. Blood work can rule out any of those. 1) diabetes---a urinalysis and blood test will be able to rule it in or out. Diabetes is usually treated with diet and insulin. 2) Cushing's disease: This is an overproduction of cortisone, either signaled by a pituitary tumor in the brain or by a malfunction or tumor of the adrenal glands. Medication can inhibit cortisone production. A potbelly and thinning or haircoat and excessive panting are common signs as well. 3) Kidney disease, treated with diet and supportive treatment 4) A urinary tract infection, urinary crystals or stones: treatment varies according to the cause. 5) diabetes insipidus, usually tested with a water deprivation test and treated with a medication called Minirin. You will need to make an appointment with your vet for an exam and blood tests. I am sure your vet will find the cause of the PU PD.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The urinary tract symptoms you describe could be due to a urinary tract infection or urinary stones, among other possibilities. I recommend that you have Nala evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further diagnostics would include abdominal imaging and lab work. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day!