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jack16
Mar 9, 2008, 02:22 PM
Why is my 16 year old cross jack russell drinking lots of water?Should I be concerned?:(

Farmerjohn692000
Mar 9, 2008, 02:32 PM
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, 02:38 PM
My in laws cat drinks lots because it diabetic, that may be a something to think about

N0help4u
Mar 9, 2008, 02:40 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, 08:07 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..