[lilycloud]

My dog is drinking lots of water and urinating a lot and losing weight

[Clough]

Hi, lilycloud!

How old is your dog, please?

Thanks!

[linnealand]

When was the last time your dog saw a vet? Heavy drinking and heavy urinating can be signs of a kidney problem. How much weight has he or she lost? How long has this been going on?

It sounds to me like it's time to take your dog to the vet to get a thorough checkup and some blood work done. If this is in fact a kidney issue, it should be taken care of as soon as possible. The good news is that if a kidney problem is handled quickly, there are various things your vet can do to ameliorate the situation. Just
Please keep in mind that you cannot get a diagnosis for a medical issue over the internet.

[lilycloud]

My dog is a female boxer who will be 12 this year. I took her to the vet when the water problem began she now drinks at every chance the toilet, flowr pots, snow, rainwater, bathwater, washing up etc. She has also lost lots of weight in the past two weeks. I am going back to the vet tomorrow but wondered if you knew anything. She is my whole world I love her dearly. The vet said that the urine test was clear and maybe her miknd(I think not). Thanks anyway .

[linnealand]

Well, I'm very glad to hear that you're taking her to get checked out again and that she's in such loving hands. At least you should rest assured that you're doing the right thing. I hope everything goes okay. I had a cat with a kidney disorder who lived until she was 20 because of proper care and lots of love. I know how it feels!

[jeepgrl015]

It could be early signs of kidney problems like everyone else is saying or the beginning signs of diabetes. Have some blood panels done just to be sure

[lilycloud]

Hi everyone. Many thanks for all the answers. I took Tuff to the vet and unfortunately there is nothing they can do. The blood and urine samples show no signs of any problems. It appears old fashioned old age. Strange thing is since the visit she has put on a small amount of weight (like she knows what's up). But she is in no pain and un until I see that she is unable to cope on her own (which at the moment she is) then I will continue to get up at 4.30 and let her out and mop up after her. So both tuff and I thank you for all your help. Take care everyone. Babs and Tuff and blue (he is two and looks out for her).

[linnealand]

Oh, lilycloud... first of all, I'm really glad that you came back to post. Not everyone realizes that it can be hard for us not to know where the story has gone. I'm very sorry to hear that there isn't more that can be done to help Tuff, but I'm so, so glad to know that you've taken the right steps and that your love for her will be carrying her through the hard times. I know how hard it can be when your dearly beloved pet starts getting older, but I also know how truly amazing they can be when they reach that point in their lives. I know that the last pet I lost taught me so much, and I will always be grateful for being able to stand by him then. My best wishes go out to you, to Tuff and to the rest of the gang! Hang in there!

[lilycloud]

Thank you again and I would not dream of not telling you the outcome. Take care xx

[jeepgrl015]

I'm glad to hear everything is okay!