Badbee Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hi I am probably just concerned about nothing but this morning my miniature schnauzer 12 months old drank so much water I have never seen her drink as much. She mostly just goes to the water bowl and drinks a small small amount throughout the day. I noticed the colour of her urine was also quite dark almost orange. What colour should it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Pale to mid yellow I've always thought. Darker urine indicates dehydration but certain illnesses also darken the urine so there's no way I'd suggest you diagnose one thing or another from the colour She may have gone all night without a drink, so woke up thristy, had a big drink and then needed a pee and because she hadn't drunk all night she was a little bit dehydrated which showed up in her urine. No different to us if we forget to drink while we're out and about, nothing serious just 'oops, haven't had a drink for hours!' How has she been for the rest of the morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wundahoo Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Keep a very close eye on her. If she continues to drink a lot over the next couple of hours then take her to a vet as soon as possible. Excessive thirst coupled with dark coloured urine can be a sign of serious problems. Some of these conditions can become apparent very quickly and can need urgent attention. Schnauzers are predisposed to several conditions that can cause these signs so if you are concerned it's best to get her checked ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badbee Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Thanks for that. She seems a bit sleepier than normal, not as active or attentive. I will keep an eye on her, we live close to a vet I won't hesitate to take her if she stays like this. I know mini schnauzers are predisposed to pancreatic conditions that's why I was asking. Edited May 10, 2014 by Badbee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Vet asap, my dog went down with IMHA last year. Dark urine and very lethargic. I don't want to scare you but I would get to a vet as soon as possible. Are her gums pale, is she eating? edit to change he to she Edited May 13, 2014 by CrazyCresties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Badbee - how's your little girl going? I hope she is feeling brighter now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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