My dog is drinking and peeing a lot. Should I go to the emergency vet?

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My 9 month sr bernard is drinking and urinating excessively. Take him to an emergency vet or wait until Monday for regular vet to be open? Pet's info: Dog | Saint Bernard | Male | neutered | 9 months and 17 days old | 130 lbs

Summer Walker, DVM, MS · Accepted Answer

If Bo is only exhibiting an increase in water intake and urination then you should be okay to wait to schedule an appointment on Monday to see his regular veterinarian. This can sometimes be due to the high environmental temperatures this time of year, but you can certainly see this with urinary tract disease/infections or with metabolic disorders (less likely since Bo is less than 1 year old). In the meantime, monitor Bo for the onset of lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, inappetance or decrease in appetite, or any more severe signs (seizure, pale mucous membranes, etc). If any of these signs are noted, then he should be examined by an emergency veterinarian immediately.

My dog is drinking and peeing a lot. Should I go to the emergency vet?

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