Dog drinking and weeing a lot
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On wedensday my collie went to the vets for an xray. It came back that he had 2 fractured toes. Don't have a clue how he did it and they are not that recent. He is now being refeered.
When he returned from the vets, he did not go for a wee until just before bed time which we put down to the anasthetic. Over the next few few days however he has been drinking a lot more than usual and weeing a lot more. He was not like this before he went in.
Am I right to be worried about his increase in drinking/weeing or is this just a side affect of the anasthetic that will wear off?
From a bit of research these symptoms could point to an infection or diabetes. I very much doubt the diabetes as he was fine 24hrs previous.
When he returned from the vets, he did not go for a wee until just before bed time which we put down to the anasthetic. Over the next few few days however he has been drinking a lot more than usual and weeing a lot more. He was not like this before he went in.
Am I right to be worried about his increase in drinking/weeing or is this just a side affect of the anasthetic that will wear off?
From a bit of research these symptoms could point to an infection or diabetes. I very much doubt the diabetes as he was fine 24hrs previous.
Did he have pre-anaethetic bloods done before the x-rays? If not I would be concerned and would definately be getting in touch with your vets.
A urinary tract infection is a possibility, though that often presents with cystitis type signs rather than an incease in drinking and the volume of urine produced.
If his kidneys aren't working as well as they should, which could be a consequence of the anaesthetic, that could cause similar signs.
Hormonal problems, including diabetes, would also cause changes in drinking and urine production, but as you say it would be a strange coincidence for those problems to come on so suddenly.
If you do go to see your vets take a urine sample with you - it'll be a quick and easy way of ruling out some of the possible causes.
A urinary tract infection is a possibility, though that often presents with cystitis type signs rather than an incease in drinking and the volume of urine produced.
If his kidneys aren't working as well as they should, which could be a consequence of the anaesthetic, that could cause similar signs.
Hormonal problems, including diabetes, would also cause changes in drinking and urine production, but as you say it would be a strange coincidence for those problems to come on so suddenly.
If you do go to see your vets take a urine sample with you - it'll be a quick and easy way of ruling out some of the possible causes.
how old is your dog? Definitely worth taking a urine sample with you to your vet, if your dog is young then prob an infection, if your dog is old then more likely to be physiological (things not working properly), but should be easily decided by a simple urine test. Not much help sorry.
My dog will be 2 in december. The other half does not reckon there is anything wrong with him and it is just because he cannot freely go in and out of the garden anymore that it is noticeable (has to go on lead due to his fractures). Looks like he is going every 1 1/2 to 2 hrs although I am sure he used to hold it in a lot longer than that. He does however seem to be able to manage fine overnight (10:30pm-6:30am). Will ask the vet when I drop the insurance forms off and see what he thinks.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Thanks for the suggestions.
e320dave said:
My dog will be 2 in december. The other half does not reckon there is anything wrong with him and it is just because he cannot freely go in and out of the garden anymore that it is noticeable (has to go on lead due to his fractures). Looks like he is going every 1 1/2 to 2 hrs although I am sure he used to hold it in a lot longer than that. He does however seem to be able to manage fine overnight (10:30pm-6:30am). Will ask the vet when I drop the insurance forms off and see what he thinks.
Thanks for the suggestions.
He's fine! He's just choosing to pee more often, if he couldn't make it through the night you'd be onto something but the fact is he makes it through the night so he is OK. You are just noticing him going now because of the lead. I leave our back door open and our dogs go as they please, sometimes they are out there every half hour, other times they are hours between visits, they can hold on when needed to (when we're out and overnight) but when they have freedom they can have all manner of patterns!Thanks for the suggestions.
freecar said:
He's fine! He's just choosing to pee more often, if he couldn't make it through the night you'd be onto something but the fact is he makes it through the night so he is OK. You are just noticing him going now because of the lead. I leave our back door open and our dogs go as they please, sometimes they are out there every half hour, other times they are hours between visits, they can hold on when needed to (when we're out and overnight) but when they have freedom they can have all manner of patterns!
Thanks a lot. Looks like he is back to normal today (if he can ever be defined as that). He's just feeling sorry for himself now as he is not allowed off the lead.
Just got to wait and see what the consultant says about his fractures, when/if they can remove the fragments and when he can get back to normail i.e. off lead and hopefully doing agility again. Not great having a very active Collie who is restrained.
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