Excessive urine in dogs may be caused by excessive water intake, imperfect development of the urinary center, urinary system diseases, estrus, diabetes and other reasons. If it is found that the dog simply urinates profusely and has no abnormalities in energy or appetite, then it is generally not a big problem. However, if it is accompanied by symptoms such as poor mental status, loss of appetite, difficulty urinating, and weight loss, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for physical examination, urine test, blood routine, biochemical examination, ultrasound examination, X-ray examination, etc. Conduct a comprehensive examination to find the cause and treat it as quickly as possible.
1. Drinking a lot of water
If there is no abnormality in the dog's spirit and appetite, but there is simply an increase in urine, then it may be that the increase in water consumption leads to an increase in urine. For example, the weather is too hot, the food is too salty, etc. will cause dogs to drink a lot of water, which is also normal. However, owners should also pay attention when raising dogs. They should not feed dogs a large amount of salty food, especially human meals, and should pay attention to a light diet.
2. Imperfect development of the urinary center
If the dog is relatively young, excessive urination may also be caused by the imperfect development of the urinary center. This situation is more common in 3 years old. -4 month old dog. Owners don’t need to worry too much about this situation. The situation will improve as the dog grows up, but attention should be paid to developing the dog’s habit of urinating at fixed points.
3. Urinary system diseases
If the dog drinks less water every day and urinates a lot, it is also accompanied by poor mental state, loss of appetite, difficulty urinating, Pain during urination, frequent licking of the urethral opening, etc. may indicate urinary system diseases, such as bladder stones, urethritis, nephritis, cystitis, etc. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time, so that the pet doctor can treat it according to the cause of the disease.
4. Estrus
If a dog is in estrus, he may also urinate a lot, mainly because he wants to leave a scent through peeing to attract other dogs. Dogs of the opposite sex and claiming territory. At the same time, when dogs are in heat, they may also experience symptoms such as being irritable and restless, barking in the middle of the night, male dogs will urinate everywhere, and female dogs will have bloody secretions from their vaginas. If the owner has the idea of breeding the dog, he can wait 3-5 days after the dog is in estrus before breeding. If the owner has no idea of breeding the dog, it is recommended to bring him in as soon as possible.The dog goes to the pet hospital for spay or neuter surgery.
5. Diabetes
For older dogs, excessive urination may also be a sign of diabetes. Dogs suffering from diabetes will drink more, urinate more, eat more, and lose weight. It is recommended that owners take their dogs to the hospital to check the urine sugar content immediately once they notice the above symptoms in their dogs, and take corresponding measures for treatment after diagnosis.