Holding Back But Now Need Help-update #22

[Freedom]

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She said to keep tabs on the amount of water she drinks. As of 8a, I filled up her bowl to 9 cups. It's now 1/2 full. The vet said a dog her age, weight, etc should drink 12 cups a day and if she drinks more, to call her on Monday.

So this indicates her water intake is normal, right?

[Asiel]

You mentioned Logan was drinking more than usual and was eating ravenously. You didn't mention if he was losing weight? If you increase his food and he's still ravenous AND seems to be losing weight I would look into EPI or malabsortion syndrome. Could be his pancreas isn't producing the necessary enzymes to digest his food which would cause him to feel starved and lose weight .

[MonicanHonda]

I would be gentle though, when telling on this vet. It's not her fault that she can't find out what is wrong. It isn't like they know every disease in their head. But I do second a second opinion. Does Logan have runny poops? I noticed the past couple days Delta had bad runny poos, (they've gone away now) and her water intake increased a lot. The freaking out without food and then not eating it is very confusing though.

[Miranda_Rae]

I have no advice for you because I am not a vet but I would suggest that you talk to the more senior vet and ask for a second opinion. Do you think she got into something outside that could have upset her tummy and made her more thirsty?