Whats wrong? Super thirsty and panting - YorkieTalk.com Forums

JacksonsMama · 03-06-2009, 11:09 AM

Jackson looks to be normal physically outside. But the last couple of days he's been drinking so much water, way more than he ever has. And whenever he's sleeping, occasionally I'll notice him breathing quickly. Just now he was on the couch with me under a thin blanket and started panting with tongue out.

I called the vet and they don't have room for him unless its a full emergency. And the emergency animal hospital charges $150 just to see him. Any thoughts on what it may be? Or am I over reacting?

Ps- its not super hot outside or inside. 70s-ish?

JacksonsMama · 03-06-2009, 11:10 AM

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JacksonsMama · 03-06-2009, 11:12 AM

PS- after a minute of panting, he's perfectly fine now. Sleeping on the stairs in his normal spot.

Ellie May · 03-06-2009, 11:20 AM

If the vet can't see him soon, is there another office in the area with an opening? A back-up vet?

Panting aside, excessive drinking needs to be looked into. Ellie just went through some excessive drinking and it was a UTI.

This site has a list of possibilities:
Polydipsia and Polyuria in Dogs

If you end up waiting a day before going to the vet, it would be good to measure intake in ounces.

03-06-2009, 11:09 AM	#1
JacksonsMama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the south Posts: 168	Whats wrong? Super thirsty and panting Jackson looks to be normal physically outside. But the last couple of days he's been drinking so much water, way more than he ever has. And whenever he's sleeping, occasionally I'll notice him breathing quickly. Just now he was on the couch with me under a thin blanket and started panting with tongue out. I called the vet and they don't have room for him unless its a full emergency. And the emergency animal hospital charges $150 just to see him. Any thoughts on what it may be? Or am I over reacting? Ps- its not super hot outside or inside. 70s-ish? __________________ We're his #1 Fans! Jackson Taylor, Born April 4, 2005

03-06-2009, 11:10 AM	#2
JacksonsMama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the south Posts: 168	Please click one of the Quick Reply icons in the posts above to activate Quick Reply. __________________ We're his #1 Fans! Jackson Taylor, Born April 4, 2005

03-06-2009, 11:12 AM	#3
JacksonsMama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the south Posts: 168	PS- after a minute of panting, he's perfectly fine now. Sleeping on the stairs in his normal spot. __________________ We're his #1 Fans! Jackson Taylor, Born April 4, 2005

03-06-2009, 11:20 AM	#4
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	If the vet can't see him soon, is there another office in the area with an opening? A back-up vet? Panting aside, excessive drinking needs to be looked into. Ellie just went through some excessive drinking and it was a UTI. This site has a list of possibilities: Polydipsia and Polyuria in Dogs If you end up waiting a day before going to the vet, it would be good to measure intake in ounces. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶