I think a trip to the vet would be wise also. When my 11 year old began doing this she was diagnosed with Cushing's disease. You might want to measure her water consumption for several days before going in.
Dogs normally take in about 20 to 40 milliliters per pound of body weight per day, or about 3 to 4 cups of water per day for a 20 pound dog. Anything more than that, under normal environmental conditions, is considered polydipsia. There is about 30 mililiters in an ounce.
Polydipsia can be a sign of kidney failure, diabetes, cushings and many other things. |