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My dog drinks a lot. Is clear urine normal or a sign of kidney issues?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 7 years and 5 months old | 12 lbs

My dog Romeo is 7. Since it’s been hot, he’s been drinking two bowls of water a day. He pees about 3 to 5 times a day. He’s a small dog. His urine was clear this morning but drank last night. Is clear urine normal if a dog drank a lot of water? What should I watch out for in regards to kidney probs or kidney disease? Thank you. He’s eating good & active.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on July 16th, 2020

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Romeo. Yes if he's drinking a lot of water, you can expect him to pee more and to see clear urine. His urine is very dilute from drinking lots of water. If he had a problem with his kidneys, you could see blood in his urine, peeing multiple times but in small amounts, lethargy, and possibly a loss of appetite. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

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    Published on April 23rd, 2019

    Clear urine is most often a sign that the urine is dilute and not something to necessarily be worried about. If Buddy has been drinking and urinating more for more than a couple of days it would be a good idea to have him examined by your vet since there are a number of diseases that cause increased thirst and urination. They might recommend checking blood work.

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