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my 9yr old yorkie suddenly has a warm nose and belly, although his belly is cooled down somewhat but, he has been drinking water 2 to 3 times a day gulping it in and standing at the water bowl for a minute or two and then running outside to pea. Now he is still gulping water but not running outside nearly as much. He still seams a little lethargic and his noseis still warm,I can''t figure out what''s wrong. His brother which he shares everthing with is fine. Can you help?

Submitted: 526 days and 19 hours ago.

Category: Dog

Value: $15

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Age: 9; Male; Breed: dog/ yorkie

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cooling him with wet cloths. Feeding him rice w/his dog food and cheese with the food.

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The typical reasons for drinking a lot have to do with health issues. One is diabetes and the other is an adrenal gland issue called Cushings disease.
You can read about diabetes here
http://www.caninediabetes.org/
You can read about Cushings here to see if it matches up with what you are seeing
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_cushing_s_disease.html
He might also have a urinary tract infection making him urinate more which makes him thirsty and needing to drink more.
I'd plan a visit to see your vet with him to find out just what is going on.
Hope this helps you!

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Expert:	NancyH
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Answered:	6/14/2008

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