My dog is losing weight, thirsty, eating, and scratching. What's up?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | German Spitz | Male | unneutered | 1 year old
Hi, my dog is 1 year old and has these symptoms: weight loss, increased thirst, wants to eat all the time, scratching himself more than usual, his coat isn't a full (not as much hair). I feed him twice a day once in the morning and then in the evening, he doesn't have regular work but i take him sometimes. I'm concerned for his health and would really appreciate some advice.
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Published on June 9th, 2017
Poor Paco needs to have a full exam and some bloodwork and a urine test done to know why he is drinking more and losing weight. He may have a bladder infection, kidney disease, prostate disease, or some other condition going on causing the isssues. Hope that helps!
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Published on June 9th, 2017
Young dogs are usually very healthy and do not commonly have issues like excessive drinking and peeing. These can be signs of an underlying issue like diabetes, Cushing's disease, or a urinary tract infection. Since Paco is showing some abnormal symptoms I would recommend taking him to your vet. Hopefully there is no major issue going one and Paco just likes to drink a lot of water. Good luck.
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