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My dog drinks a lot, has accidents, and drools. Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 65 lbs

My dog has been acting a little out of the ordinary. She's completely house trained. We let her outside a ton. She's been drinking a lot more I noticed and has been incontient in urine and bowels three days this passed week. Twice in her kennel. After she has excessive saliva dripping and hanging. I'm pretty sure if it that it's the same dog food possibly a different flavor. Is this anything I should worry about. Or just take her out more? Thank you

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 7th, 2017

I recommend a vet visit for Elsa. Excessive salivation may be a sign of nausea and if she has recently drinking a lot more she may have some disease process occurring. Diabetes can cause excessive thirst and urination as can kidney problems. Elsa should be evaluated and may need some bloodwork done at the vet. Hope she's better soon.

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    Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

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    I would be concerned that Elsa has a urinary tract infection. I would make an appointment at the vet for her and take along a urine sample to be tested. If it is a uti it can be treated with prescription meds.

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