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Is it normal for my 11-year-old dog to drink his urine after a crate accident?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 11 years old | 89.8 lbs

Is normal for my 11 year old dog to drink is own after he ask an accident in his create?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 2nd, 2018

Hello. No this is not normal. The very first thing you need to do is have Pepper evaluated by your veterinarian. Extremely thirsty dogs will drink urine, & this can happen in chronic renal failure & diabetes. I hope you can have him seen soon. Thank you.

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