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Some drugs can cause increased thirst and urination and you should tell your veterinarian about any medication or supplements your pet is receiving such as anti-seizure drugs (“anticonvulsants”), corticosteroids, and diuretics (“water pills”). ".you should tell your veterinarian about any medication or supplements your pet is receiving…" For example, a female pet with a history of being in heat six months ago may have increased thirst and urination because of an infected uterus an elderly cat that is also vomiting might have hyperthyroid disease a pet that is eating well but losing weight may have diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes). History is very important and can provide important clues about the cause of increased thirst and urination. A pet’s “ history” is the information you give the veterinarian about your pet’s illness. The search for answers begins with a complete history and physical examination. This list is huge! How can we possibly determine the cause in my pet? rarely, a behavioral problem called primary polydipsia or psychogenic thirst.liver disease, certain drugs, certain types of electrolyte imbalance.hormone disorders including hyperadrenocorticism (over active adrenal glands - Cushing’s disease), hypoadrenocorticism (adrenal gland failure - Addison’s disease), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes), and diabetes insipidus (see below).infection of the uterus in intact females called pyometra.kidney disorders such as kidney failure and kidney infection.The following list includes some of the more common disorders: Increased thirst and urination are associated with a variety of diseases. In the second form, a pet drinks excessively and then must pass large amounts of dilute urine in order to clear the excess water from the body. In one, a pet passes large amounts of dilute (pale watery) urine then drinks excessively to replace the water lost in the urine.

There are two basic forms of increased thirst and urination. What are the causes of increased thirst and urination?
