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Drinking noticeably more and Urinating noticeably more in dogs: what to do
When these two symptoms appear together, the likely problem space narrows sharply — 2 common conditions are strongly linked. Ranked by match, with urgency and home care.
Possible common causes
✅ Home-care checklist
- ✓Log daily water intake and urination
- ✓Go for fasting blood glucose + urinalysis
- ✓Adjust diet; drop sugary treats
- ✓Log water intake (ml/kg/day)
- ✓Get endocrine screening at the vet
- ✓Never give human steroid medications
🏥 When to see a vet
- ⚠Increased drinking/urination for several days
- ⚠Vomiting, severe lethargy (possible ketoacidosis)
- ⚠Increased drinking + symmetrical hair loss together
- ⚠Signs appearing while on steroid medication
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