2007-02-12 03:06:55 · 13 answers · asked by Mark B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If it's a UTI or Kidney infection, they'll simulate "Going" a lot, but only a drop or 2 comes out.
The constant water drinking could be the sign of other problems too.
It could just be her age too and that her bladder is getting weak in her older age.
The best thing to do is bring her in to the vet for a check up
2007-02-12 03:11:19 · answer #1 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1
2016-09-22 05:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by Becky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other posted answers, but there are other things to look out for, as well.
Another would be Cushing's Disease. There are different types, but the one seen most often is caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland. This, in turn, causes the adrenal glands to produce too much cortisol. A typical dog with Cushing's is also overweight, but has a very pot bellied look. They urinate a lot, and drink a lot, medically referred to as PU/PD. The urine is pale, and has a low specific gravity, because the kidneys are not concentrating the urine. The skin is often greasy, and feels hot. The coat is stringy and brittle. And once it's clipped, it doesn't grow back well. Sometimes it doesn't grow at all. Black dogs will sometimes change colors, becoming liver instead of black. This is because of fading from sun exposure. The body is holding on to coat that's already there, and no new coat is being produced. Over time, it fades. Dogs that have been on long term steroid treatment also exhibit these symptoms, and it's called aquired Cushing's. The treatment is to simply wean the dog off steriods, if possible. Cushing's disease will also have an affect on the dog's overall health if left untreated. They will often develop hypothyroidism and/or diabetes.
Diabetes could be the cause, as previously stated. Diabetes itself also can also lead to alopecia, both in dogs and humans. The skin and coat becomes dry and delicate. Diabetic dogs also exhibit PU/PD, and while they often start out as obese, they lose weight for no apparent reason. They also lose hair, and the hair they have becomes finer.
2007-02-12 07:34:49 · answer #3 · answered by Eddie S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This Site Might Help You.
RE:
I have an 8y/o SharPei, she constantly drinks water with an overactive bladder. can it be a kidney infection?
2015-08-24 08:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by Cordelie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking copious amounts of water and urinating a lot can be signs on several things... even salty food. Is there ANY traces of blood in her urine? in other words are there blood streaks, is it an orange-ish colour, or even little "puddles" of blood in her urine? If there's traces of blood it's possible there's a nasty kidney or urinary tract infection.... if not, it's doubtful. How long has she been doing this? Drinking a LOT of water and urinating a LOT can also be a sign of early stage Diabetes, just like in humans. Your best bet would be to take her to the vet. Your vet would be able to tell you in a flash what her troubles are and how to treat them. Good luck and a belly rub to the dog for me!
2007-02-12 03:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by realpaganwoman13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be, it could also be diabetes... or perhaps she is hot. Excessive peeing/drinking ocurrs in the later stages of kidney failure and I'd think your vets would have noticed. The symptoms show up in a regular blood panel or a urine screen for the 2 diseases I thought of. Why not try shaving your dog or providing a cool spot for her like the bath tub?
Check the color of her urine if you're really concerned. A lot of water should make her color dilute. Brown and dark orange would be a cause for concern. Good luck to you and your baby.
Oh, google your area and look up subsidized vets... there are a lot of places that provide low income vet care.
2007-02-12 03:28:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget anything you have ever been told about Diabetes.
And get this - it has nothing to do with insulin, exercise, diet or anything else you've heard in the past. It's all based on latest breakthrough research that Big Pharma is going Stir Crazy to hide from you.
Visit here : https://tr.im/5DNNl to find out what all the fuss is about.
2016-05-02 14:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. You need antibiotic. If you do not get antibiotics you can potentially endanger yourself with a more serious infection, such as a kidney infection, which is different than the "slang" term kidney infection. If your kidneys shut down, you die, end of story.
2016-03-19 00:03:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't just sit around and do nothing like my doctors suggested.
They didn't want me to do anything or to take herbs or herbal remedies, but I had to try something - they just wanted me to do dialysis!
This program allowed me to take control of my health. I went from Stage 4 to Stage 3 kidney disease.
It was easy to do and my BUN, creatinine and anemia are all in better ranges.
Reversing Your Kidney Disease?
2016-05-15 05:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by Liana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2
2017-02-24 01:08:46 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋