Why is my dog throwing up, drinking lots, and licking his genitals?

Question

My dog is 6 years old. He had a dental cleaning about a month ago where they put him under anesthesia and extracted 4 teeth. The past week or so he’s been throwing up around once a day and hes been waking up at night and drinking a lot of water. He has also been licking his genitals, which is red and a little swollen. Took him to the vet and vet said it’s possibly the food he’s eating, but I don’t think that’s what it is. Any ideas? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | neutered | 6 years and 8 months old | 11 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

I would recommend checking a urine sample on Leo. If he is licking and urinating more and drinking more he may have a urinary tract infection. You can gain a lot of information from a urine sample. If you collect one I recommend collecting one right in the morning when he wakes up. This will show us how well he is concentrating his urine. If it is dilute then I would recommend checking his kidney values. Than you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my dog throwing up, drinking lots, and licking his genitals?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

What's the best way to feed my hamster when I'm going on a trip?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

Share