My dog has accidents, pees a lot, but drinks very little water. Why?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kiwi. I recommend that she see her veterinarian ti ensure that she does not have a medical problem. A urine sample will be tested to look for evidence of an infection, bladder stones or even diabetes. If she does not seem to have a medical issue, behavioral modifications can be made. I hope this information helps!

It does sound like a problem. She may have a urinary tract infection but it could also be a more serious problem especially if she is also drinking a lot of water. I suggest you get her to your vet for an exam.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I do not think the omegas have anything to do with the urinating. My first concern with going that much would be a urinary tract infection. Kidney disease and diabetes can also cause increased urination. There may have been a recent dog walking the same path and Birdie may have been marking. Without seeing her it’s hard to say. To be sure I recommend taking Birdie to a vet for an exam and to test her urine for problems. You could also continue to monitor her. If she continues to urinate frequently at home, you notice a change in her appetite, drinking habits, or lethargy then I would see a vet. Good luck and kisses to Birdie!

Excessive urinations could be caused by a urinary tract infection, kidney disease, diabetes, etc. You should schedule an appointment with your vet for bloodwork and a urinalysis. It could just be a behavioral issue but she should have a work-up to rule out potential causes.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Nina. I recommend that she sees a veterinarian. Increases in thirst and urination can indicate an underlying disease. For example, diabetes can cause these symptoms. The veterinarian will examine her and likely collect blood and urine. Based on these results, treatment can be started if necessary. In the meantime, take her outside frequently. Do not restrict her access to water. If she has a metabolic disorder, then he body needs the extra water. I hope this information helps!

This would be a separate issue. Xylitol poisoning occurs within 15-30 minutes of ingestion. I suspect that Kiwi having pee accidents in the house may be caused by a UTI or bladder stones. I'd take her into the vet today to have this checked out. Best of luck.

Poor Kobe! From your description, I would be very concerned that he has a medical problem causing him to drink and urinate more than normal. In an 11-year-old dog, the most common causes of this problem along with the weight loss you have noticed would be diabetes or Cushing's disease, but liver or kidney problems would also be possible. There is nothing you can do to fix the problem until you get a definite diagnosis, so I would recommend taking Kobe to the vet as soon as you are able to. He/she can do some blood work and a urinalysis to help diagnose the problem, and will get him started on appropriate medication to treat it depending on what is found. In the meantime, please make sure that Kobe has free access to water at all times, even if he is having accidents in the house. Dogs with these problems can very easily become dehydrated without access to water, as you have noticed, so it isn't safe to restrict their water intake.