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There's a Number for 'Drinking Too Much.' Most Dog Owners Don't Know It.
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There's a Number for 'Drinking Too Much.' Most Dog Owners Don't Know It.

Vets don't eyeball excessive thirst, they measure it. Above 100 ml per kg per day is polydipsia, full stop. Here's how to run the number on your own dog, and the six conditions it points to.
Dr. Lena Park · 8 min read
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