My old dog pees constantly & can't walk. UTI? Should I put her down?

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Hey, I have a rescue german Shepherd who is 12-14 years old. She suffers from arthritis and cannot walk or even stand up anymore. She wears a diaper to make clean-up easier. For the past few weeks she has been peeing 5 to 15 times at night! This is in addition to the 3-5 times she pees during the day. My two questions are: (1) could she have a urinary infection or kidney disorder as no dog urinates this much? and (2) should I put her to sleep, considering her degenerative condition? Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 95 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Yes, uti, kidney disease or diabetes are all possibilities. I would definitely consider euthanasia at this stage given her progressive conditions which are not going to improve and are becoming increasingly restrictive on her independence and quality of life

My old dog pees constantly & can't walk. UTI? Should I put her down?

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