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Old November 12th, 2004, 03:03 PM
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11 yr ChowChow Good Health Very Thirsty

dumb question but for the past 3 days our Chow has been drinking water like crazy! She is alert, no fever, eating habits haven't changed, playful, etc. like always... but, she is drinking approximately 5 GALLONS of water every 24 hours.. outside temperature between 40 & 60 degrees... any ideas? Thanks
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Old November 12th, 2004, 03:15 PM
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Has she lost any weight?
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Old November 12th, 2004, 05:45 PM
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you might want to do a search on previous posts-i remember reading another thread about this...i will see if i can find it...
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Old November 12th, 2004, 06:16 PM
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See a vet. Might be diabetes or her thyroid.
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Old November 12th, 2004, 06:25 PM
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See a vet. Might be diabetes or her thyroid.

Or a simple uti.


Could also be bladder stones. Many possibilties but could be an easy fix too.

A vet trip is needed.


( Thanks Cinnabear, I have a hard time with posting lately.)
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