The excessive drinking could indicate a medical issue, as a previous poster stated. I would have that ruled out.
Neutering should help if this is a marking issue.
If you can't watch him, crate him. Another option would be to attach a leash to your belt loop and keep him leashed to you at all times. Then you will be able to watch for his "potty' signs.
Make sure you are using an enzymatic cleaner to discourage him from re-visiting places he's pottied at before. The smell of previous accidents, his or others, will encourage new accidents to happen.
Use a liquids measuring cup (different from solids) and fill a bowl to see how much he's drinking a day. Put the bowl down, let him drink what he wants and then pick it up, making sure he's the only one drinking from it, which you can do if your putting it down at intervals for him. At the end of the day, place what's left into the measuring cup and calculate what he's taken in. This will give the vet an idea of if he is drinking excessively.
How often are you changing the pads? Have you tried changing them more frequently? |