my 16 year old is drinking loads

jack16 · #1 Mar 9, 2008, 01:22 PM

Why is my 16 year old cross jack russell drinking lots of water?Should i be concerned?

Farmerjohn692000 · Mar 9, 2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jack16

Why is my 16 year old cross jack russell drinking lots of water?Should i be concerned?

maybe he likes water. Call your family docter or take him for a checkup. good luck

Farmerjohn692000 · Mar 9, 2008, 01:38 PM

my in laws cat drinks lots because it diabetic, that may be a something to think about

N0help4u · Mar 9, 2008, 01:40 PM

I think you maybe should be concerned cause there is such a thing as water toxic
where you can drink yourself to death.
He could have an electrolyte imbalance or something so ask the vet.

Farmerjohn is right too it could be a sign of diabetes

carolbcac · Mar 10, 2008, 07:07 PM

At 16 years old, this is a geriatric boy! He definitely needs to see the vet. Increased water consumption can be a sign of kidney problems, diabetes, infections, or other serious problems. Occasionally older dogs have a problem similar to Alzheimer's in people, and their eating/drinking or sleep/wake cycles can change dramatically.
It may turn out to be nothing major, but an ounce of prevention....!



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