Dog suddenly drinks a lot of water and urinates

If a dog suddenly drinks a lot of water and urinates, it may be caused by rising temperatures, salty food, drug influence, urinary tract infection, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, Cushing's disease, kidney failure, etc., and requires general treatment, drugs, and surgery. Through active and effective treatment, the development of the disease can be controlled and the damage to the body can be reduced. If the temperature rises only due to food or the development machine, drinking water and urinating are normal physiological phenomena and do not require special treatment. If the body is accompanied by other symptoms, such as urgent urination, abdominal swelling, excessive sweating, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular medical institution for treatment in time.

1. Increase in temperature

If the weather is relatively hot, it will cause the body to lack a lot of water, resulting in excessive drinking of water. After drinking water, the body's metabolism will be accelerated and the water will pass through. Urine is excreted from the body, resulting in increased urination frequency, which is a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment.

2. Food that is too salty

If you eat food that is too salty, it will cause thirst. You need to drink a lot of water to dilute the salt in the body. However, after drinking a lot of water, you will It causes frequent urination. Generally, the adverse reactions will gradually subside after adjusting your eating habits.

3. Effects of Drugs

If you frequently overdose your dog, drug side effects may occur, causing dry mouth, which needs to be improved by drinking a lot of water. When confirming the underlying cause Finally, the medication needs to be stopped.

4. Urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infection is usually caused by pathogenic microorganisms. Symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, low back pain, etc. When the frequency of urination increases, , will lead to a lack of water in the body, resulting in an increase in the amount of water consumed, and it is necessary to take antibiotics as directed by a doctor.

5. Diabetes

Usually caused by heredity and unhealthy eating habits, it will cause the blood sugar in the body to continue to rise, causing symptoms such as polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss. You need to follow your doctor’s advice and take anti-diabetic medication.

6. Hyperthyroidism

Mainly caused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormone in the body, it will lead to hypermetabolism of the body, symptoms such as sweating, heat intolerance, general fatigue, etc., and patients with After illness, the dog will drink a lot of water to replenish the lack of water in the body, and needs to take anti-thyroid drugs under the guidance of a doctor.drug treatment.

7. Cushing's disease

If there is an increase in the cortical layer in the blood, symptoms such as thirst and abdominal distension will appear, and the skin on the right foot will peel. After the water is exhausted, it will be excreted through the body's metabolism, resulting in increased urine output. You can take corticosteroid synthesis inhibitors under the guidance of a doctor.

8. Renal failure

Mainly caused by a variety of reasons, the kidney function declines. Typical symptoms include edema, fatigue, nausea, etc., and it will cause the water in the body to dilute the urine. A large amount of form is lost, resulting in an increase in drinking water. This can be improved by kidney transplantation under the operation of a doctor.

During the treatment period, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the hospital regularly for relevant examinations to understand the development and recovery of the disease. Otherwise, the treatment time will be delayed and the disease control will be affected.