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My dog drinks and pees a lot, has clear urine, and is shaking. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 5 years and 4 months old | 120.7 lbs

I took my pug to the vet today because she's been drinking more and urinating more than usual late. What prompted me to go was she's been shaking the last few days, not constant but it happens when she lays down. They did a urinalysis and her pee was nearly clear as water which raised concern for the vet. She didn't have a uti so he ordered extensive blood work. She's shaking again tonight and I'm so worried about her so I'm trying to get a second opinion while waiting on blood work.

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 26th, 2017

The most common diseases that cause dogs to drink and urinate more are urinary tract infections, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, cushings disease, and addisons disease. If the urinalysis was negative for infection then, hopefully, the bloodwork will help diagnose the problem. Hopefully, the bloodwork will be back in the morning. Hope she feels better soon!

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    Answered By Britni Miller, DVM

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    The blood work sounds like what I would have done. I would be concerned for diabetes, Cushing's disease, hypothyroidism, or kidney disease. The blood work should help narrow down what's going on and may even diagnose the disease.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Good on you for talking Sophie into the vet, and it was an excellent idea that blood work was taken. This increase in drinking and urination can be caused by diabetes, kidney disease, or Cushing's diseases. The blood work should help the vet find out the cause behind her symptoms so she can be treated. I hope this helps and you don't have to wait long for the blood work results!

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