[guliverandmaya]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I'm not sure why a vet would say it's okay. It may be a habit, salt, etc., but things still need to be ruled out. Blood and urine is a good place to start. Dogs, and esp. the young ones, can get something called medullary washout. They drink and drink (habit) and then can't concentrate their urine. Sometimes water restriction is needed, but obv. NEVER EVER do that without a vet telling you to. If it's diabetes insipidus, water restriction can cause dehydration and death. ..which would bring you to the next rule out..diabetes insipidus.

I'd just wait to see what the pending tests tell you. You may find your answer there (UTI, kidney issues, etc.).

I really hope she doesnt have anything and that she is just fixated on water!