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Cats and kidney disease - what you really need to know

Cats and kidney disease - what you really need to know
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This article contains: cat excessive drinking kidney disease
Q: My cat, Florence, doesn't normally drink that much, but lately drinks from a bowl, which is unusual for her. Also, I can only get her to eat tuna, which I know won't give her all she needs and she is losing weight. What should I do? A: This does sound like something you should bring to the attention of your vet, as Florence seems to be exhibiting the telltale signs of kidney disease. Excessive drinking, or polydipsia,

Has your dog got diabetes?

Has your dog got diabetes?
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This article contains: dog diabetes excessive drinking kidney disease
Q: My nine-year-old spayed Cocker Spaniel has started drinking a lot and always licks her sides afterwards. She is not overweight and gets plenty of exercise. Could she have diabetes?

A: It's possible, so take a urine sample from your Cocker in a clean jar and give it to your vet for testing.
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