[barbara s]

I think I’ve figured out Charlies problem! Where I live our hoa fees include driveway plowing and shoveling of sidewalks. This year they also salted. I couldn’t let Charlie out the back door as snow was too high. Had to let him out the front. He had great fun climbing the high banks of snow the plow and shovlers created. However the snow was tainted blue from salt (this type of salt is considered safe for pets). I’m not so sure it is. I think he was licking the salt off his paws and underside causing the excessive thirst. The snow has melted enough that I was able to shovel out an area in the back. Giving him a bath today even tho he seems ok. Thanks again for all your suggestions and concern.
Barb

[barbara s]

Thanks everyone. Somehow this went to my spam folder. I did take my dog, Charlie to the vet w a urine sample. As a retired RN, I too thought about urinary tract infection or diabetes. He tests negative on both. Vet says maybe allergy…doesn’t seem to know much about dog food ingredients. Recommends what they sell but not at all familiar with what the ingredients are or what a dog requires in the way of nutrition. (Why am I not suprised, as someone here mentioned dog food manufacturers provide vets with dog for their own pets. Also, I had a vet serving his internship tell me the same. Groomers have told me the major dog food companies finance continuining education seminars for vets. I am slowly introducing him to the wegmans brand mentioned on this website. Charlie is doing well and I am so glad to have found this site. Thanks again to all. Barb

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