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Hi again, Tammy.

The most common diagnoses in dogs with excessive drinking/excessive urination are diabetes, hyperthyroidism or kidney disease. Cushing's Disease is also possible.

http://www.sniksnak.com/doghealth/cushings.html

My condolences on the loss of your poodle in March. I understand how difficult this must have been for you, and you're still missing her, of course.

Eating cat feces from the litterbox is not uncommon for dogs, and the condition is called coprophagia. This may be related to diabetes, Cushing's Disease or a thyroid problem.

http://www.sniksnak.com/doghealth/coprophagia.html

Placing the litterbox in a place that is inaccessible to your dog, and/or changing the location of the 'entrance' of the box so only your cat(s) can enter (perhaps from the top? investigate different types of covered boxes), would be a good idea. Also, scooping the box more frequently, so your dog doesn't get the opportunity to eat the feces, will eliminate the problem.

If you feel you will worry and not sleep, bring her to the ER vet center tonight. If she's not acting very ill and you feel she can wait until the morning to see her regular vet, keep checking on her throughout the night, and get her in, first thing, when they open.

Cher

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