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Topic: My dog has a drinking problem..
BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Mon 03/19/12 09:51 AM
I am worried about my dog.He started last week drinking non stop.He even wakes me up in the middle of the night to go outside and then he needs another drink. I have never had a dog do this before. I am taking him to the vet this afternoon ,but wondered if anybody else went through this with their dog.I hope its not Diabetes

thewaterbearer Joined Sun 10/25/09 Posts: 19759	Mon 03/19/12 11:54 AM
I don't have advice, but I will pray for your dog, please keep us posted.

mssilverfox Joined Sat 12/08/07 Posts: 10529	Mon 03/19/12 12:40 PM
No advise here either Betty.. I'm a cat person but I hope it's nothing serious...

soufiehere Joined Sat 10/24/09 Posts: 45325	Mon 03/19/12 12:44 PM
My dog has a drinking problem.. Well, I recommend the 12-step program. (This is 84-steps in dog world.) And ask for Purina as a Sponsor. Woof, woof!

Totage Joined Sat 10/13/07 Posts: 24210	Mon 03/19/12 01:19 PM
He's not getting too hot or anything? Is he an older dog?

BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Mon 03/19/12 04:40 PM
He went to the Vet today.It could be something very serious. I am worried sick. He had a series of tests done today, we will know more tomorrow.

tazzops Joined Sat 12/20/08 Posts: 33333	Mon 03/19/12 05:16 PM
He went to the Vet today.It could be something very serious. I am worried sick. He had a series of tests done today, we will know more tomorrow.

Totage Joined Sat 10/13/07 Posts: 24210	Mon 03/19/12 06:49 PM
He went to the Vet today.It could be something very serious. I am worried sick. He had a series of tests done today, we will know more tomorrow. But the good news is that whatever it is, it's not serious enough for them to be so alarmed that they have to do immediate surgery, or keep him, right?

mightymoe Joined Sun 11/19/06 Posts: 37362	Mon 03/19/12 07:18 PM
maybe he is just thirsty?

RainbowTrout Joined Fri 04/06/07 Posts: 13869	Mon 03/19/12 07:31 PM
I wonder if he got dehydrated. When I used to hitch hike a lot that was one of my fears of getting dehydrated. Does the dog pant a lot?

RainbowTrout Joined Fri 04/06/07 Posts: 13869	Mon 03/19/12 07:34 PM
When people get urinary tract infections at work we have to push fluids. I wonder if there is something up with the dog's kidneys.

asianbarbiedollxoxo Joined Tue 03/13/12 Posts: 3	Mon 03/19/12 07:56 PM
I don't know if this is completely relevant but my parents' cat is like 16 years old and had started drinking a lot too. Plus he was more whiney than usual and slept a lot more. They finally took him to the vet and he has kidney failure. When the kidneys start to go they drink more water. The vet changed his diet to science diet but my parents said they didn't care because he was going to die soon anyways :-(

RainbowTrout Joined Fri 04/06/07 Posts: 13869	Mon 03/19/12 07:59 PM
Isn't one of the symptoms of Parvo that they can't get enough water to drink?

RainbowTrout Joined Fri 04/06/07 Posts: 13869	Mon 03/19/12 08:08 PM
If you’re dog is unlucky enough to get parvo and you get to the vet in time, this post will give you a little bit of what to expect. Honestly, there’s not much they can do. The true danger of parvo is dehydration and malnutrition, so that’s what the vet will focus on. Mostly the dog will be pumped with IV fluids containing vitamins, sugar, and potassium. This can be done at home, if you’re up for it, but most of the time hospitalization is required. In some cases, the vet may also inject your dog with some sort of anti-nausea medication to help prevent anymore regurgitation. Once a dog can finally begin keeping his food and fluids down, IV’s are gradually reduced. Very bland food is offered. Many times, a vet will also administer antibiotics to help ward off secondary infection, because the dog’s immune system will be severely weak from the experience. Unconventional Treatment of Parvo Some anecdotal reports claim that Tamiflu reduces parvo’s severity and can aid in faster recovery if given early enough. Also, a substance produced by silkworm larvae has been shown to be effective, but research is still preliminary. http://dogparvosymptoms.net/

BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Mon 03/19/12 08:25 PM
He went to the Vet today.It could be something very serious. I am worried sick. He had a series of tests done today, we will know more tomorrow. But the good news is that whatever it is, it's not serious enough for them to be so alarmed that they have to do immediate surgery, or keep him, right? Well this would be more like a chronic ailment rather than acute. For instance he could have diabetes, thyroid problems or kidney failure just to mention a few. The Vet said when they start drinking so heavily like this the disease has usually progessed. My heart is breaking right now.

BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Mon 03/19/12 08:26 PM
maybe he is just thirsty? No..there is definitely something wrong.

BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Mon 03/19/12 08:28 PM
When people get urinary tract infections at work we have to push fluids. I wonder if there is something up with the dog's kidneys. That is a possibility. The tests should be in tomorrow.

BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Mon 03/19/12 08:30 PM
I don't know if this is completely relevant but my parents' cat is like 16 years old and had started drinking a lot too. Plus he was more whiney than usual and slept a lot more. They finally took him to the vet and he has kidney failure. When the kidneys start to go they drink more water. The vet changed his diet to science diet but my parents said they didn't care because he was going to die soon anyways :-( Kidney failure is a possibility, but other than drinking way too much , he isn't showing any other symptoms. He is still quite active and acting the same.

BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Mon 03/19/12 08:34 PM
If you’re dog is unlucky enough to get parvo and you get to the vet in time, this post will give you a little bit of what to expect. Honestly, there’s not much they can do. The true danger of parvo is dehydration and malnutrition, so that’s what the vet will focus on. Mostly the dog will be pumped with IV fluids containing vitamins, sugar, and potassium. This can be done at home, if you’re up for it, but most of the time hospitalization is required. In some cases, the vet may also inject your dog with some sort of anti-nausea medication to help prevent anymore regurgitation. Once a dog can finally begin keeping his food and fluids down, IV’s are gradually reduced. Very bland food is offered. Many times, a vet will also administer antibiotics to help ward off secondary infection, because the dog’s immune system will be severely weak from the experience. Unconventional Treatment of Parvo Some anecdotal reports claim that Tamiflu reduces parvo’s severity and can aid in faster recovery if given early enough. Also, a substance produced by silkworm larvae has been shown to be effective, but research is still preliminary. http://dogparvosymptoms.net/ Thank you Rainbow. I hope the shots and meds he has every year to prevent parvo have done their job.

mightymoe Joined Sun 11/19/06 Posts: 37362	Mon 03/19/12 08:35 PM
maybe you should hear what the vet says, before you (and them) drive yourself crazy...