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My smooth-coated collie mix (approx. 6-7 yrs.old...a rescue) has been losing weight yet increased appetite, has increased thirst(drinks a large volume at one time many times a day and night), has increased urination (with accidents if not monitored to go out every 1-2 hours). She still loves her walks and prances along well but no longer goes crazy while waiting for her leash...seems subdued.

Submitted: 321 days and 13 hours ago.

Category: Dog

Value: $9

Status: CLOSED

Age: 7; Female; Breed: Smooth-coated

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With the symptoms you list its time for a vet check up with her vet.
Two of the conditions that include increased hunger and thirst and weight loss are Diabetes which you can read about here
http://www.caninediabetes.org/
and Cushings disease an adrenal gland problem which you can read about here
http://marvistavet.com/html/body_cushing_s_disease.html
Other health issues such as intestinal parasites are of course also possibilities.
Its going to take an in person vet exam and possibly some blood work or other testing to find out what is going on with her.
Hope this helps you!

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Expert:	NancyH
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Answered:	1/4/2009

Dog Expert:Rescue, Train,Breed,Care

30+ yrs dog home vet care & nursing, rescue, behavior&training, responsible show breeding, genetics

321 days and 11 hours ago.

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Thank you...that's what I boiled it down to as the top possibilities. She has 9am appointment at the vet tomorrow. Appreciate your input and confirmation.

Posted by NancyH 321 days and 11 hours ago.

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Thanks for your accept and good luck at the vet tomorrow!

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Thank you...that's what I boiled it down to as the top possibilities. She has 9am appointment at the vet tomorrow. Appreciate your input and confirmation.

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Thanks for your accept and good luck at the vet tomorrow!

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Thank you...that's what I boiled it down to as the top possibilities. She has 9am appointment at the vet tomorrow. Appreciate your input and confirmation.

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Thanks for your accept and good luck at the vet tomorrow!

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