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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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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Published on April 19th, 2018
Drinking and urinating excessively can be a sign of many diseases including kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, cushing's disease, addison's disease, infections, cancer, etc. She needs to be examined by a vet as soon as possible for a work up. Your vet can run blood-work and a urinalysis to help diagnose.
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Published on October 6th, 2017
These can be symptoms of many problems including kidney disease or failure and diabetes. He may have eaten something toxic that has effected his kidneys or gastrointestinal tract. This dog really needs an exam and bloodwork to determine what is going on. Unfortunately, there is really nothing you can do to fix the problem if you don't know what the cause is. Please take him to your veterinarian for evaluation.
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Published on December 8th, 2018
VetCo clinics only do wellness exams. You should schedule an exam with a veterinarian near you. Urinating a lot more means that he is also drinking a lot more. This is called Polydipsia and polyuria or PU PD. There are various reasons for PU PD and they need to be investigated by a veterinarian, especially in an old dog. Blood work can rule out any of those. 1) diabetes---a urinalysis and blood test will be able to rule it in or out. Diabetes is usually treated with diet and insulin. 2) Cushing's disease: This is an overproduction of cortisone, either signaled by a pituitary tumor in the brain or by a malfunction or tumor of the adrenal glands. Medication can inhibit cortisone production. A potbelly and thinning or haircoat and excessive panting are common signs as well. 3) Kidney disease, treated with diet and supportive treatment. Your dog may also have a urinary tract infection. 4)diabetes insipidus, usually tested with a water deprivation test and treated with a medication called Minirin. You will need to make an appointment with your vet for an exam and blood tests. I am sure your vet will find the cause of the PU PD.
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