Dog drinks lot's of water?

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My rescue who I've had a couple of months now drinks a lot of water, up to 2 large bowl fulls a day. She's a 10 year old Shih Tzu, it hasn't been particularly warm since I've had her and it just seems a little strange. When we go for walks she can have up to 5 - 6 wee stops, some are only tiny piddles. She does have accidents in the house even though she is house trained, these are usually always at night or when she's alone. She enjoys walks and isn't lazy but I'm a little concerned. She's fed a mainly dry diet.

I'm going to take her to my vets tomorrow to get their opinion but I wondered has anyone else had a similar experience with their dogs?
 
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My rescue who I've had a couple of months now drinks a lot of water, up to 2 large bowl fulls a day. She's a 10 year old Shih Tzu, it hasn't been particularly warm since I've had her and it just seems a little strange. When we go for walks she can have up to 5 - 6 wee stops, some are only tiny piddles. She does have accidents in the house even though she is house trained, these are usually always at night or when she's alone. She enjoys walks and isn't lazy but I'm a little concerned. She's fed a mainly dry diet.

I'm going to take her to my vets tomorrow to get their opinion but I wondered has anyone else had a similar experience with their dogs?
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It sounds to me like your dog may have either a liver or kidney problem. Check for blood in the urine, and good luck ! :) hope she gets better :)
 
One of mine has bladder issues and is a chronic over-drinker - concerns would include diabetes, Addisons, congenital urinary tract malformation, urinary tract infection, bladder stones, spay related incontinence, thyroid issues, pyometra.

None of which mine has, he just drinks a lot because he is so thick that he finds it stimulating and forgets to stop. :o

ETA: Take a urine sample with you to the vet. :)
 
Vet took bloods and urine sample. Called me now to say it's a problem with her kidney's and protein levels. She's suggested a change of diet and is waiting on one final test result so we can discuss medication. She's not in any pain and seems perfectly happy so I'm pleased about that but I am a bit worried about her future as I presume kidney problems only get worse as she get's older.

Has anyone had a similar experience?
 
My dog had waterworks issues and skin problems - dry foods for older dogs have lower protein levels, Wainwrights at Pets at Home do a good hypoallergenic salmon and potato senior food.
Or you could try raw, where the protein is real protein as opposed to from cereals and less 'hot' if that makes any sense. But have a chat with the vet too and wait for their recommendations.
 
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