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Increase in thirst in dogs can be caused by several things.

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* Medication

* Dry Food

* Hot weather

* Illness

* Diabetes

* Kidney Failure

*Tired

*Thirsty

If you're concerned or your dog is drinking excessive amounts of water, it might be advisable making a Veterinarian appointment to make sure everything is ok.

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13y ago

if he is on dry food he will drink more, and if he is in fresh homemade food he will drink less.

excessive low consumption of water means she is virus affected , parvovirus, rabies etc, get vet checked

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It is a sign of the dog being diabetic, I know this because my dog is overwieght and the vet told me he is borderline Diabetic and the vet said if he starts to drink alot of water to bring him in and have him checked. Good news "ralphie" my dog is on a diet and has lost some weight Take you dog to a vet :))

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Usually dogs drink less water in the winter and sometimes less water if they are an inside dog

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Generally, if a dog drinks more than normal, it could turn into a serious miedical condition.

But, it could also mean that the dog is dehydrated.

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12y ago
  • The Dog is not Thirsty
  • The Dog is ill (You should see a Vet)
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