Thread: Water Issue
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Old 04-03-2010, 05:52 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Ellie May View Post
1.16? Do you mean 16?

The average (varies between dogs) is one ounce of water per pound of body weight per day. This is just a rough estimate and would apply to dogs eating dry food. It sounds like he is drinking much more than that and I'd be very concerned at this point.

Please ask the vet if diabetes insipidus has been ruled out.
Diabetes Insipidus

Polydipsia is a predominant sign of Diabetes.
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