My 14-year-old dog is peeing inside constantly. What's wrong?

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My male pug is 14 years old he constantly urines all over the house he is neutered Can I come to Petco and have blood work done or a urine culture taken? What do I do. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 32 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

VetCo clinics only do wellness exams. You should schedule an exam with a veterinarian near you. Urinating a lot more means that he is also drinking a lot more. This is called Polydipsia and polyuria or PU PD. There are various reasons for PU PD and they need to be investigated by a veterinarian, especially in an old dog. Blood work can rule out any of those. 1) diabetes---a urinalysis and blood test will be able to rule it in or out. Diabetes is usually treated with diet and insulin. 2) Cushing's disease: This is an overproduction of cortisone, either signaled by a pituitary tumor in the brain or by a malfunction or tumor of the adrenal glands. Medication can inhibit cortisone production. A potbelly and thinning or haircoat and excessive panting are common signs as well. 3) Kidney disease, treated with diet and supportive treatment. Your dog may also have a urinary tract infection. 4)diabetes insipidus, usually tested with a water deprivation test and treated with a medication called Minirin. You will need to make an appointment with your vet for an exam and blood tests. I am sure your vet will find the cause of the PU PD.

My 14-year-old dog is peeing inside constantly. What's wrong?

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