Guest jen_smith97 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I have a grey who is 5 years old and is crazy obsessed with drinking water. He seeks it out when we are outside and I've adjusted living conditions so he can't get ti the toilet, bathtub or standing water in plants. The last few days he doesn't seem to be eating much. His only focus is drinking. Does anyone have any experience with a grey like this? I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow to make sure he doesn't have an infection. Nothing has changed as far as food or scheduling to make him "not" want to eat. thanks jen scout and riley with grammar at the bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjpk Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Vet visit is a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheila Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 vet visit is a good idea. Sometime the obsessive drinking can be a sign of diabetes. I would take a pee sample in from the first of the morning pee when the pee is most concentrated. If you can't get the sample in right away you can put it in the fridge. The vet might also want to do some blood work if nothing shows up in the pee tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I brought one of my boys in for the very same problem and was thinking diabetes. His urine had no color to it at all. Turned out to be his kidneys and with meds and the KD diet, he was fine. Let us know what the vet has to say, it really should be checked. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jen_smith97 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I brought one of my boys in for the very same problem and was thinking diabetes. His urine had no color to it at all. Turned out to be his kidneys and with meds and the KD diet, he was fine. Let us know what the vet has to say, it really should be checked. what food do you use? I am taking him in the morning to see the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I brought one of my boys in for the very same problem and was thinking diabetes. His urine had no color to it at all. Turned out to be his kidneys and with meds and the KD diet, he was fine. Let us know what the vet has to say, it really should be checked. what food do you use? I am taking him in the morning to see the vet. Science Diet "KD" for kidney disease. There's another kidney diet I believe it's by Purina which may be a little less expensive. But I would take the suggestion of the vet. That's what I did. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thinking good thoughts for your thirsty boy. Tara, Coach and Cougar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Vet Visit!!!! Might want to check for diabetes. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I brought one of my boys in for the very same problem and was thinking diabetes. His urine had no color to it at all. Turned out to be his kidneys and with meds and the KD diet, he was fine. Let us know what the vet has to say, it really should be checked. That's the exact thing that happened to my non-Grey. He ate Hill's K/D for the rest of his life and did just fine! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 My Ridgeback had similar symptoms and it was kidney disease. Suggest vet visit with-a-quickness. Praying for good news. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Make sure you have them culture the urine, especially if this is new behavior. Also, any changes in diet? Kibble? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Could be any number of things including diabetes insipidus, your old "psychogenic polydipsia", nerves, upset tummy...Hope you can get to the bottom of it easily. Is the urine concentrating? Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Just wondering how you're doing? Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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