Why Does My Dog Drink So Much Water? She Is Not Diabetic?

There are many things that can cause increased thirst and thus increased urination.  Kidney disease, liver problems, diabetes, Cushing's disease, urinary tract infection, hyperthermia, excessive activity, and sometimes nausea can all lead to increased thirst.  Have your dog examined by a veterinarian.  The first step will be to run screening blood work.

When you drink a lot, you pee a lot. Same for dogs.
I think excessive thirst is a sign of liver malfunction - something to do with blood filtering... (I think)

You should call your vet. A medication given to your dog could be causing a bad reaction.

Maybe a side effect of her medicine just make her feel thirsty.

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Umm my dog who has just turned 11 had a similar condition. Does your dog have bad teeth, or had teeth recently done etc? Because my dog does. Because it hurts, he pants, as it means the sides of his mouth won't be touching them. That way, it doesn't hurt. Because he pants he loses lots of water, making him drink more, thus, weeing more. Hope it helps !!

Ive got a 9yr old german shepard (female) over the past 6mth she has been drinking a lot more than usual shes fed on dried food but not very active although she seems to be fine I'm just a bit worried what could this be as she drinks about 5 big bowls of water a day. Many thanks ..

Our dog drinks excessive water and has been urinating in the house on the rugs, pants a lot also

This could mean that the infection is not cleared up yet and your dog is trying to fight it off. He could be running a slight fever and that is elevating his thirst. I would take him back in for a double check to the vet., you don't want the infection to take such a hold that the dog stops eating and drinking altogether, in that phase, it is touch and go for the dogs very life!

There are a number of conditions that cause increased thirst in elderly dogs. I wonder if your girl is neutered??? If not one of the signs of womb infection (pyometra) can be increased thirst and this is very common in older bitches who have not been spayed- especially if they have never had puppies.  Other conditions which should be checked for include kidney disease so really you should go back to your vet and ask him to take another look at her- especially if she seems unwell.
Hope that helps.

Sometimes excessive thirst is a sign of diabetes

Your dog might have diabetes

Ease up on the bar nuts.

Your dog is probably parched as hell or in a third world country.

Oh....that's nt  at  all a matter...It's only guide for your dog...drinking lots of water will avoid incoming of distemper ... You need not worry...