Drinks a lot

Marked increase in drinking (polydipsia), often associated with more abundant urine.

Diseases that may be associated

These signs can have several origins — this list is neither exhaustive nor a diagnosis.

Chronic kidney disease

Dog, Cat · Other · Urinary and renal

Diabetes mellitus

Dog, Cat · Other · Liver and pancreas

Feline polycystic kidney disease

Cat · Other · Urinary and renal

Cushing's syndrome in dogs

Dog · Other · Skin & coat

Pyometra

Dog · Bacterial · Infectious

Leptospirosis

Dog, Cow · Bacterial · Infectious

Transmissible to humans

Chocolate poisoning

Dog · Environmental · Digestives

Feline hyperthyroidism

Cat · Other · Metabolic and endocrine

Lily poisoning in cats

Cat · Environmental · Urinary and renal

Feline high blood pressure

Cat · Other · Urinary and renal

Feline pyelonephritis

Cat · Bacterial · Infectious

Canine lymphoma

Dog · Other · Blood

Canine chronic hepatitis

Dog · Other · Digestives

Cattle heatstroke

Cow · Environmental · Reproduction

Addison's disease in dogs

Dog · Other · Digestives

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Species concerned

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All symptoms

This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a veterinary consultation. If you have any concerns about your animal's health, consult a veterinarian.