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My Chpke has pale gums, is drinking alot and seems to be off balance along with blank stares while just standing there. I just noticed it tonight with her gums but has gotten worse as the night goes on it seems. She just had a movement and it looks normal. I am taking her in to vet when they open. Should they test for anything out of the usual tests?

Submitted: 258 days and 20 hours ago.
Category: Dog
Value: $9
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Pet's Sex: Female
Pet's Age: 9

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Letting her drink as much as she wants and outside as often also.

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Hi there,

 

I am sorry your girl is not feeling well. Pale gums are symptomatic of anemia or shock.

 

It is possible she has renal issues as the kidneys make some of the red blood cells. That can cause a lack of balance. Diabetes is another issue that causes excessive thirst.

http://www.gopetsamerica.com/dog-health/dog-kidney-failure.aspx http://www.sniksnak.com/doghealth/kidney.html http://marvistavet.com/html/body_chronic_renal_failure.html

 

http://petcare.suite101.com/article.cfm/canine_diabetes

Of course parasites can be a issue.

 

I would get her in as soon as the vet opens. Please let me know how she is doing.

 

Best wishes for her,

 

Terri

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