My senior dog is drinking lots of water. Is it just old age?

No matter what age your pet is, a noticeable increase in water intake (drinking) or urination often means there is an underlying medical problem.

Also, a change in urinary habits, such as urinating in the house or where the pet sleeps, increased urge to urinate, or very dilute urine needs to be evaluated as soon as possible. One exception for loss of house training would be a senior pet with dementia, but other more common medical conditions must be ruled out first.

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Suggested Reading

• Why (and what) is my senior dog "leaking"?
• Caring for Geriatric Dogs
• What are the signs seen with a urinary tract infection?

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