Over the past couple of days my 12 year old border collie has developed an excessive thirst?! She is healthy aside from this,no temperature,lethargy or anything only this thirst. However this is subsequently resulting in her having a weaker bladder too,needing to go all the time with the occasional accident. Any advice greatfully appreciated.
2007-02-16 21:45:56 · 22 answers · asked by hotchick 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You are so wise to notice and jump on this immediately!
You have a lot of answers referring to diabetes, but this could also be Cushings..she really needs to see the vet..
2007-02-16 22:07:03 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The first thing that springs to mind is: Have you changed her food or tit -bits to anything that contains a little more salt? Secondly although she seems healthy and you've looked after her well for her to be 12, a check-up with the vet would be a good idea to insure that she isn't having any internal age-related problems developing. I'm sure the vet could also let you know if they can think of a reason for this thirst.
Good luck.
2007-02-16 21:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should see the vet to have this checked out - excessive thirst and frequent urination could be symptoms of a medical condition which needs treatment, particularly given the dog's age. Try a google search on 'excessive thirst in the dog '- lots of info!
2007-02-16 21:53:34 · answer #3 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have her checked for diabetes excessive thirst is usually the first sign and being that she is 12 I would bet that,that is the problem. I had a older dog with the same problem and i brought him to the vet and that was the answer. good luck I hope everything works out for you.
2007-02-16 22:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by tyesmomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seek advice from your vet as her age could mean there is an underlying problem like diabetes or kidney/liver problems. Also if she was spade this also can affect her bladder in old age. Our Doberman had exessive thirst in his final years but it was nothing to worry about so she may be perfectly ok but better safe than sorry.
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2016-02-15 23:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be diabetes or a liver or kidney problem.... in either case get a vet to check it out asap. My dog had a similar prblem at 11 and lived another 6 years on tablets .... hope that helps :)
2007-02-16 21:51:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Border Collies are known for being diabetic, it comes from too many years of inbreeding too closely. I would take her to the vet as soon as possible and have them test her for it. My dog did the same thing and he was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 9 months. he had to take insulin shots for the rest of his life.
2007-02-16 23:58:27 · answer #8 · answered by Flame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excessive thirst in humans and animals is a possible sign of diabetes.
2007-02-16 21:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We recently had an older dog who developed similar symptons, our vet diagnosed him with diabetes and he went on an insulin injection twice a day. He was able to do guite well with this treatment. Good Luck
2007-02-16 21:57:04 · answer #10 · answered by DogHelp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋