Penelopesslave Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Penny is on Tylan twice a day for her diarrhea problems. It seems to be helping, but it also seems that she is drinking GALLONS of water every day. She's needing to go out 2-3 times a night. Combined with the wakeups from my 5-month-old skinkid, I am getting zero sleep. During the day Penny needs to go out about every hour and half. If I leave her in the house alone, I have to put down pee pads because I know she will have an accident. Has anyone else been on this medication? I can't find any mention of excessive thirst as a side effect on the internet, and I am wondering if the thirst is unrelated to the Tylan. Thanks-- Quote Melissa, Penelope (LC's Wild Rose) Missing sweet Bell (EMK Bolivar Bell). I'll never forget you. "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain {image removed, taller than 150px} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Penny is on Tylan twice a day for her diarrhea problems. It seems to be helping, but it also seems that she is drinking GALLONS of water every day. She's needing to go out 2-3 times a night. Combined with the wakeups from my 5-month-old skinkid, I am getting zero sleep. During the day Penny needs to go out about every hour and half. If I leave her in the house alone, I have to put down pee pads because I know she will have an accident. Has anyone else been on this medication? I can't find any mention of excessive thirst as a side effect on the internet, and I am wondering if the thirst is unrelated to the Tylan. Thanks-- My Malinois was on it for a while and now my Greyhound has been on it with no side effects. Hope Penny feels better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) From my past experience working at an animal hospital, dogs on Tylan did not have excessive thirst. Was bloodwork done? Is Penny taking any other medications? Like Prednisone? Edited May 25, 2009 by Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Most of my girls have been on it at one time or another, some for extended periods. I've never noticed a problem with excessive drinking. However, I have noticed that gut irritation can be associated with thirst, and diarrhea can be dehydrating and so increase thirst. I hope Penny feels better soon, and you get some sleep. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 lexie has been on tylen powder for almost a year with no side effects. It keeps her from getting diarrhea. she on a small dose 1/2 tsp per meal. no excessive thirst here. we usually can't get her to drink enough..gl Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndlover Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 In my experience, the tylan powder did not cause excessive thirst but like another poster said, if she has diarrhea, she could be dehydrated which would cause her to drink more water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Has she been tested for a UTI? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Clay was on Tylan powder for a few months and he did not have any side effects. I agree that the loose stools may be what is causing the increased fluid intake or possibly a UTI. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Tucker has been on Tylan Powder once a day for the past 3 months and most likely forvever. Haven't notice any side effects. He is on it because he had very loose stools and was losing weight. I would get her checked for a UTI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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