As the illness progresses, animals drink more water, urinate more, and may have
urinary accidents in the house.
An older dog having
urinary accidents in the house may have developed urinary incontinence.
One of the biggest signs of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus is excessive drinking, urination and having
urinary accidents in the house.
It is important to speak to your veterinarian if your pet has exhibited
urinary accidents in the house because a variety of differentials could be the cause of these clinical signs.
Things to look for in your four legged family members are straining to urinate, burning sensation or pain during urination, blood in the urine, excessive licking at their genitalia, increased urgency to urinate and
urinary accidents in the house.
Symptoms of bladder stones include frequent urination,
urinary accidents in the house, blood in the urine or straining to urinate.
Not exact matches
Dogs that have
urinary infections may also begin having
accidents in the house, even if they have been housebroken for a period of time.
Symptoms of a
urinary tract infection include increased water consumption and frequency of urination, voiding small amounts and straining,
accidents in the house, leaking urine during sleep, strong smelling or atypically colored urine, and incessant licking at the prepuce or vulva.
Signs of dementia
in dogs include disorientation, confusion, pacing / wandering, standing
in corners as if lost, going to the wrong side of an opening door, vocalization, withdrawal / not interacting with family as much,
urinary / fecal
accidents, change
in sleeping patterns, restlessness and more... MORE Many of these can be symptoms of other diseases, so be sure to see your vet.
If you notice a change
in your pet's fluid intake (and subsequent increased urine output or increased
urinary accidents) call your veterinarian for an examination.
Flip Flop had a
urinary tract infection so he was having
accidents in the house.
However, if your dog or cat does not have
urinary signs such as straining,
accidents or bloody urine, then most likely crystals
in a urine sample are of little importance and your pet should not be placed on diets to dissolve or otherwise manage crystals.
Common Symptoms of
Urinary Tract Infections
in Pets: Frequent Urination, Painful Urination, Straining While Urinating, Bloody Urine, Strong - Smelling Urine, Dark - Colored Urine,
Accidents, Tender Abdomens, Fevers and Lethargy.
Increased thirst and urination,
accidents in the house, and
urinary tract infections occur
in almost all Cushing's patients.
They can cause a host of adverse effects including increased appetite, increased water consumption, personality change, panting, pacing,
urinary accidents, bleeding ulcers, diarrhea, thinning of the skin, calcium deposition
in the skin, heart disease, diabetes, liver disease, seizures, and suppression of other glands such as the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands.
Young dogs, old dogs and certain breeds can be prone to being sensitive to additives, preservatives and dyes used
in dog food and they can create low grade
urinary tract infection that presents itself just enough that the dog has some
accidents in the house, but not enough for you to know to take him / her to the vet.