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My dog isn't eating, drinks/pees a lot, and moves slow. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Wirehaired Pointer | Female | unspayed

My dog is not eating her normal food, is drinking and peeing a lot, and is moving around more slowly than normal. What could this be?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 4th, 2016

Polydipsia and polyuria (drinking and urnating a lot) is often a sign of diabetes or endocrine disease., You should have your dog examined by a vet as soon as possible so that he can be treated. Diagnosis is done via simple blood tests.

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