my puppy has started to urinate very frequently over the last two days which he has never done before?

Answer 1

It probably had too much to drink over the turn of the year!!!

Answer 2

First off, get him checked out. Excess urination in humans can be a sign of diabetes, and dogs can develop this, too.

Take him to the vet today if you can.

Answer 3

without you giving away too much info its hard to help.
however if he is urinating alot, drinking alot then there is a possibility he has diabetes, on the other hand if his output is the same or similar to his intae then hey that is normal.
Diabetes involves a deficiency in insulin, which impairs the ability of the tissues to use glucose, fats, and proteins. The prevalence in dogs is 1/400-500 and Bichons are currently not included in the breeds predisposed to this disease. The causes include genetic susceptibility, pancreatitis, immune-mediated destruction of the pancreas (due to the use of preventive medications for fleas and ticks and excessive vaccinations), Cushing’s disease, viral diseases, obesity, and some drugs can damage the pancreas such as Steroids. The most common clinical signs are increased water intake and accidents in the house due to excess urine volume. The disease seems to be more severe if it occurs at a younger age.

The prognosis with proper treatment is good, most dogs having a normal life span as long as the glucose levels are managed properly. Treatment involves giving Insulin injections daily, monitoring blood glucose levels with your veterinarian, a diet with high fiber and low fat (raw diet or dry kibble without grains), and weight loss if obese. The optimal management is via a canine internist at a university veterinary clinic. Complications include seizures or coma due to alterations in blood glucose levels, and cataracts due to chronic high glucose levels. Regular visits with a canine ophthalmologist is absolutely necessary since poorly managed glucose levels can cause cataracts that progress very quickly and may require surgery to save the eyesight.

Until we know more about the causes of diabetes, breeding advice is guarded. If you see a trend toward diabetes in a family of Bichons, consider breeding away from that line. Obtain either a blood glucose level or a urine test for glucose before breeding. The fertility of dogs can be impacted by diabetes, plus a diabetic ***** has a higher chance of problems with pregnancy, whelping, and nursing.


Research for this article includes:
The Merck Veterinary Manual
The 5 Minute Veterinary Consult by Larry Tilley& Francis Smith
Textbook of Medical Physiology by Arthur Guyton & John E. Hall
The Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook by James Griffen & Liisa Carlson

Answer 4

As others have said it could be a range of disorders. Diabetes, thyroid, UTI even allergies. Only a vet can check the dog and determine its cause. Good Luck.

Answer 5

make an appointment at the vet hospital to get the puppy checked out or call the vet and explain puppies symptoms.

Answer 6

go to the vet asap as other people have said it could be kidneys or an infection has it had its jabs yet.you will prob just end up with some anibiotics.puppy will be ok then.

Answer 7

Take it to the vets, he could ahve an infection or even diabeties. Either way you need to get him checked out.

Answer 8

Chances are he has a urinary infection. You need to get him checked out by a vet.

Answer 9

No doubt has an infection so take him to vet and get meds,

Answer 10

kidney infection. VET!!