Why is my old dog peeing inside, drinking more, and losing weight?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Beagle Harrier | Female | spayed | 14 years and 9 months old | 50 lbs
my 15 year old female beagle has started peeing on the floor but she is showing no sign of pain she just can not seem to hold here pee. she seems more energetic and spry than she has been in a couple years.she has lost weight this year was overweight.also increased thirst.she seemed fine before the the cold weather hit
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Published on November 15th, 2018
These signs are usually related either to urinary tract infection, or to kidney problem (failure) or to urinary incontinence. A blood test and urine analysis can rule out kidney failure and urinary tract infection. Urinary incontinence usually derived from a weak urinary sphincter (quite common in old age females). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.
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Published on April 15th, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bailey. I would recommend that he sees his veterinarian. It sounds like he has a metabolic problem that is causing him to drink more, urinate more frequently (hence the accidents in the house) and lose weight. He could have diabetes. It best to have a diagnosis before he starts acting ill as it will be less complicated (and less expensive) to treat. I hope this information helps!
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