Drinking and peeing a lot: Update - Chipper has a UTI

[ramanth]

The past couple of days Chipper has been drinking a lot of water. It's been warming back up a little lately, but even back in June when we had 90 degree days, he wasn't consuming this much water.

I can't keep the bowl full fast enough. He'll drink a whole bowl in one sitting and then immediately want to go outside and will pee. He'll come back in and not 10 minutes later he'll want to go out again.

We've been staying at my parents house the past three days and he constantly drank and sat by the door wanting to go out.

He peed twice in the house.

I went out with him one time and I could see the pee was clear. Barely a hint of yellow.

His appetite is great and he plays with me and Kia but at times seems a bit down/mopey.

I'm not sure if he's just hot/really thirsty or if this is indicative of something wrong.

What illnesses are associated with excessive drinking?

[Husky_mom]

I just found this hope it´s nothing at all and just being hot and thirsty....

when you drink a lot you pee a lot, let´s hope for that, and being the pee clear indicates he´s "cleaning himself" oppossed as if it were bright/dark yellow which would mean some disease...

http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/ddrinkandurin.html

[Catty1]

Two thoughts:

Diabetes

Kidney issues

A pee sample and blood test at the vet's wouldn't be out of order. Just to rule out these nasties.

[Freedom]

If I remember correctly, hypothyroidism can also have those symptoms. I think maybe a UTI could also. Dogs DO get urinary tract infections.

Trip to the doc, preferably with a urine sample, is in order. Hope it is nothing serious.

[k9krazee]

Screams kidneys to me, Kimmy...

I like the idea of a urine sample to the vet, hopefully it's nothing. Glad he still has an appetite, but I'm worried about the mopey part as well.

Good vibes to my favorite boy!

[pitc9]

Screams kidneys to me, Kimmy...

Me as well.

I'd take a sample to the vet to start with.

Hugs to your little boy.

[cyber-sibes]

kidneys, liver, uti, whatever it is, it doesn't sound normal for him. I would take a sample to his vet, if he doesn't have an elevated temp, they may want to do blood tests too. Big hug & kiss to your sweet boy

[k9krazee]

How's Mr. Chipper today?

I found this link...its very informative..

http://home.ivillage.com/pets/symsolve/0,,hbs8,00.html

[ramanth]

Andy said he was a bit lethargic last night but he ate his dinner and breakfast.

He drank a little water today but not nearly the amount he was the past couple of days. He's been mopey and following me around. He's peed twice and I got a sample during our first trip out.

He's crashed out and dreaming right now (his paw is twitching).

Kia's refused all food today. So both go in at 3:15.

[critter crazy]

awwww....I sure hope there is nothing wrong. Good luck at the vets office.

[K9soul]

Oh no Kimmy! . I am so sorry to hear Chipper and Kia don't seem to be feeling as well. You all will be in my thoughts, I hope the vet is able to find out what's going on and get them feeling better soon. Is it really hot there? Sometimes my collies used to lose interest in food more when it was really warm. Tash does too sometimes but Tommy and Raven are chowhounds

[dragondawg]

Besides kidney or UTI infection, add in possibly the beginning of Cushings. To the Vet you go for a diagnosis.

[ramanth]

Hi gang!

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.

Chipper's temp, kidney and liver functions are normal, but he does have a UTI. Poor boy. He's on pills for the next 10 days. His hot spot on his neck turned out to be a fungal infection so I have some medicated shampoo to put on it as well.

Kia's temp is normal and she appears well. We suspect she's not caring for the heat or she's just feeling picky. Dr. Kuschel gave me a couple of cans of ID to give her to see if it boosts her appetite. (She gobbled some up at the vets so it appears she's being picky )

They got their nails trimmed as well. Kia was a trooper but Chipper had to be muzzled. He's not a fan of the nail trim.

[cyber-sibes]

Whew, I'm glad it's nothing worse. Miss Kia's just being a diva, because she can. And poor Chip, but he'll be feeling better in no time. Belly rubs to both!

[k9krazee]

Phew! So glad to hear it's only a UTI! But they're no fun either Giant hugs to the kissy boy!! Hope his neck clears up too!

And Miss Kia, are you taking after Jack these days? He's been extremely finicky when it comes to food time too the last couple days.