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Excessive drinking

Posted by Christine 
Christine
Excessive drinking
December 01, 2004 10:23PM
My 10 year old boxer bitch has been diagnosed with apocrine carcinoma. The primary tumour was debulked but she has secondary deposits. After a frightening few days our vet started her on prednisolone tabs and she has gradually picked up. My concern is that she is craving water to drink. Do i let her drink until she is satisfied or restrict her water? Thank you

Re: Excessive drinking
December 18, 2004 10:04AM
Hi, Christine,
You MUST discuss this with your vet. The thirst may be associated with the level of the dose of prednisolone, which it may be possible to reduce.
A 10 year old boxer, with an active carcinoma, cannot have a very long live expectation, and I fear that you will shortly have to make a decision as to what is kindest for her. A sad and difficult decision, but it is your responsibilty.
Walter
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