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[Deleted member 113659]

During the last few months our 12 year old whippet’s water intake has gone up to over 3 1/2 litres a day (more than double the usual amount for a dog of her size). She drinks for minutes at a time and is going out 3/4/5/6 times during the night for a pee.

We’ve had her to the vets for X-rays, scans and blood tests. She had her spleen removed 3 weeks ago because there was a large tumour attached to it. The lump was sent away for a biopsy and results came back inconclusive

Since the op her water intake has actually increased so it seems the tumour was not related to the water intake. A piece of luck we took her in the first place

She has been tested for everything they can think of but still no diagnosis.

Posting this in the hope that someone has experienced similar with their pooch and can offer advice.

Her food intake has remained consistent. However, she’s not her usual happy self.

TIA guys n girls.

 

[MrGreedy]

My parents have have a couple of cats in the past with kidney failure that exhibits this exact symptom. Managed for, if I remember, a year or 2 like this, but they also lost lots of weight over time.

Sorry to here the old girl is struggling.

 

[GeeJayW]

Can only offer my best wishes...

 

[Dave Richardson]

Yvonne & I offer our best wishes to you & your family sorry to here that your four legged girl is struggling mate

 

[Rpp999]

Best of luck.

 

[Headhurts]

I would be thinking kidney or thyroid, these problems will be diagnosed via blood tests.

Both problems can be managed for a while mostly with specific diets.

Being an animal lover I know how much the illness of a pet can be heart breaking.

I really hope you get this sorted out with a positive outcome.

Robin

 

[Trickythemerc]

Our poor old cairn terrier drank loads of water and it turned out to be diabetes. The vet put her on insulin twice a day and some very expensive special food that she just ignored. We left her on her normal diet, the insulin didn't work either, eventually she lost her eyesight, went deaf and got arthritis. She coped brilliantly with it all and still new every inch of the house and the garden was still her favourite place to play. Sadly the day came when we had to let her go, but she had given us thirteen years of fun and so much love we will always remember her for.

 

[MercedesDriver]

Sorry to hear that she’s struggling and I hope vets will figure out whats making her so thirsty.

 

[clk320x]

Oh mate I’m so sorry... been through this hardship before with our boy and it’s tough. I wish you all the best.

 

[Trickythemerc]

It's never easy with pets, they become such a big part of your life. I hope your pal gets some good news and some treatment.

 

[Ted]

That’s very much the symptoms of diabetes.

 

[Deleted member 113659]

That’s very much the symptoms of diabetes.

Thanks Ted. Yes, we thought the same and it’s the very first thing the vet tested her for but came back fine.

 

[poormansporsche]

Gutted for you and your family. Try not to get disheartened, you may be surprised though as it may turn out something simple. My old dog had a really bad stroke / fit thing at 12 and we had her loaded up for the short walk, the kids said their goodbyes. But the vet said give her a week and 4 years later was still with us

Whippets are a plucky breed so fingers crossed.

 

[davymead]

Our friends miniature Schnauzer has over the last couple of months started drinking seemingly a lot more water, coupled with being ‘off colour’ and lethargic. Second Vet after tests diagnosed diabetes and now with regular measured shots of insulin is virtually back to his normal happy self. Your pooch could well be diabetic, first time Vets diagnosis was not found, but second opinion seems correct. Surprisingly common in dogs so I now gather, and with medication, not a death sentence by any means.

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Thanks for all the comments peeps. All taken on board and appreciated.

Just to add. Poppy was tested for Cushing’s Syndrome on Friday.

Cushing's Syndrome in Dogs

WebMD covers the causes, symptoms, and treatment for canine Cushing's syndrome, a hormonal condition often caused by a pituitary tumor.

pets.webmd.com

Blood tests at 9am-1pm-5pm. Results sometime this week.

 

[GP801]

Perhaps Diabetes Insipidus. Totally unrelated to the more usual diabetes conditions but produces very similar symptoms in humans. Not even sure it exists in dogs but it might be worth mentioning to your vet. Tests are quite specialised in humans and likely to be similar in animals. Its not often considered in humans as its pretty rare - I have never seen a case in 33 years of medical practice.

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Perhaps Diabetes Insipidus. Totally unrelated to the more usual diabetes conditions but produces very similar symptoms in humans. Not even sure it exists in dogs but it might be worth mentioning to your vet. Tests are quite specialised in humans and likely to be similar in animals. Its not often considered in humans as its pretty rare - I have never seen a case in 33 years of medical practice.

Thank you. I’ll mention it to them tomorrow and report back.

 

[Neiltodd]

Having had virtually as many tests as there are available it may be psychogenic polydipsia particularly in an older dog, have you tried withholding the water to see if there any problems doing that. Re GP801 comment on diabetes insidious, it does exist in dogs too but also vv rare and in 35 years I never saw one. Re the Ops last post about Cushings, that should have been tested before a while back( why wasn't it?) however there are usually other physical signs at the same time.

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Confirmation today that our Poppy does indeed have Cushing’s Syndrome. We’ve received a prescription and she’s had her first tablet. Vet said she should start showing signs of improvement within 4-6 weeks.
Thanks to everyone for the helpful comments. Much appreciated.

 

[Deleted member 113659]

........that should have been tested before a while back( why wasn't it?)

I don’t know, I’m a builder not a vet.