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What would cause excess drinking

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Diabetes causes excess

Diabetes causes excess drinking. You might want to have the pet's blood sugar tested. We give our diabetic cat insulin and he is doing well. It is a bit of a commitment and expense, but worth it. Good luck.

Another possibility,

Another possibility, especially in the summer in the city, is leptospirosis. A friend's dog caught it be drinking from a puddle that a raccoon had been in. Here is a link for more information about the disease: http://www.peteducation.com:80/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1556&articleid=454

My dog is a large Masstiff,

My dog is a large Masstiff, American Staffshire mix. The only problem he gives me is when I need to cli his nails. I have tried everything, treats, steak he won't even let you touch his feet. He tries to bit anyone who touches his feet. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

My 11 year old Basenji has

My 11 year old Basenji has been diagnosed with Lymphoma and is now drinking excessive amounts of water, although it was obvious she was sick long before this started.