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My chihuhua has been waking me up in the night to guzzle ...

Sent to Pet Experts February 19 2006 at 1:10 PM
   

My chihuhua has been waking me up in the night to guzzle water like she hasn't had water all day. It has been going on for a couple of weeks, twice during the week. What is wrong?

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Age: 5; Female; Breed: chihuhua

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February 19 2006 at 1:21 PM (11 minutes and 9 seconds later)
         
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You need to take her to the vet to be tested for diabetes or thyroid conditions. Increased water intake is one of the symptoms of these two conditions. Also bring a stool sample. You vet will test her blood sugar level and do blood test. This will identify if she has either one of these conditions, which are both treatable. If she does not have either, the blood test will help to determine if it is kidney or liver problem or an illness like Cushings disease.

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