2006-11-23 03:42:23 · 9 answers · asked by laynestatezny@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is a german sheperd husky.
2006-11-23 03:45:46 · update #1
Polyuria and Polydipsia [increased drinking and urination] can be signs of many things. Renal/kidney problems, diabetes, liver malfunction ... most sure way to know for sure is get to your vet and have them pull a complete blood panel. This will show you internal organ functions and blood counts, checking for a myriad of things.
The incontinence could be a symptom of a bigger problem, such as mentioned above, or could simply be old age. There are several medications now for incontinence, which work very well. Again, this is a trip to your vet and have them check your pup out.
At your dogs age, I would recommend twice yearly check ups to your vet and bloodwork at their recommendation. Often major problems can be thwarted with simple monitoring and catching it early.
Best of luck to you.
2006-11-23 04:02:58 · answer #1 · answered by ladybug 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please DO NOT listen to people who do not know what they are talking about (see 1st above)
Please DO take him to a vet. He may have other problems, but simple incontinence is a side effect of aging and medicines are available to treat, just as there are for humans.
I went through this with my Shelite (14 y.o) and everything is fine, no Diabetes, no Kidney Disease, just simple incontinence and the medicines fixed the problem, along with a more attentive "going outside schedule".
TAKE HIM TO A VET.
2006-11-23 11:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound like diabetes! As a former RN. that specialized in endocrinology I recommend you take the dog to the vet for testing.
2006-11-23 11:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soundd like kidney problems - have you taken the dog to the Vet recently? Probably should do very quickly
2006-11-23 11:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult your vet, those could be symptoms of Diabetes or Kidney Disease.
2006-11-23 12:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by alwayslarat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is either diabetes or kidney disease. Only a vet can advise you here.
2006-11-23 11:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by stienbabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, no. That is very very old for a German Shepherd.
2006-11-23 11:44:04 · answer #7 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to have your dog checked for diabetes.
2006-11-23 13:48:20 · answer #8 · answered by djm95035 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you told your vet about it? It sounds like he may have diabetes. Please get him checked.
2006-11-23 11:44:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋