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Dog just started to drink large amounts of water2007-11-25 3:00:59

20# Short Haired Manchester Terrier just started drinking 3-4 times the amount of water he normally drinks.Normally eats 3 times a day,and drinks about 12 oz.-6 times a day(3 with food and 3 inbetween meals)(now drinking 16-20 oz. 12+ times a day).He is 6 years old and still very playful,eats the same amount of food.I live in a rural area and it's cold outside.3 days ago I was walking him at night he jumped in some tall grass and ran out spooked(it pulled hard on his harness)(started drinking more the next morning).He gets walked 5-6 times a day,sometimes more,and doesn't seem to want to go out more.I keep it 72 degree's inside(although he always sits infront of the forced air heater,always has).Can't get into the vet for 5 days(she doesn't think it's an emergency).He's up to date with his shots-heart-worm too.Am I over worring,should I wait for his appt. or take him into emergency vet clinic?Or should I wait and see if he returns to normal?

Answers:

that is the first symptom of diabetes.. this is fairly easily and cheaply managed in dogs, but will cause blindness if not managed..Your vet can test for this quickly.

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it could be an early sign of diabetes.go to the vet just in case. good luck.

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Your dog needs to see the vet. If this is something that has gotten you concerned then that is what you should do. Take him to the vet.

It could be a number of things. Cancer, Diabetes, thyroid problems, or nothing at all. Only a vet can tell.