She's a 12 year old yellow lab, and seems very depressed lately and want to know if anyone has had any experiences like this
2007-03-26 11:43:47 · 10 answers · asked by Doctor 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Reasons for increased drinking:
1. Idiopathic - dogs do get dementia
2. Renal (kidney) failure (increaded drinking and urination, loss of appetite)
3. Hyperadrenocorticism (increased drinking, urination, swollen abdomen, hair loss)
4. Cancer (feels sick and so drinks)
5. Change in diet (if changed diet recently it could be higher in sodium)
Signs of increased drinking is never a good thing!
Take to vet they will do a urine test first to see if your dog is concentrating her urine, then bloods to see kidney / liver function.
2007-03-26 11:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has she been eating any dog food in cans or pouches ?
If so, she may have been poisoned...
Take her to the vet immediately..
No problems with the Dry dog foods..
2007-03-26 11:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably has diabetes. Being constantly thirsty is a symptom, and labs are prone to diabetes. You should take her to the vet as soon as possible.
2007-03-26 12:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by catchthesnitch 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take her to the vets asap. She could be going into kidney failure. If you leave it for to long the kidneys can actually start to back up. Pushing urine into the cats mouth causing bleeding ulcers not pleasant and very painful.
2007-03-26 11:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by jjtrue 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
take your dog to the vet it could be a number of things luekemia is one of them. Blockage of the intestine almost anything could just be old age and it's her time.
2007-03-26 11:59:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take her to the vet. right away, sounds like parvo.
2007-03-26 11:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
bring her to the vet maybe her food isnt the right kind
2007-03-26 12:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take her to the vet!!!
2007-03-26 11:48:24 · answer #8 · answered by Mnementh 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She might be diabetic (sp). thats one of the symptoms!
2007-03-26 11:58:12 · answer #9 · answered by emily 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the end is near... labs do not live much longer than 12....... symtoms are synonomous with old age......... enjoy your time
2007-03-26 11:47:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋