My pet is extremely thirsty after vomiting. Should I be worried?

Increased thirst and lethargy are very vague signs and it would be impossible to hazard a guess as to the underlying cause without a full physical exam and possibly blood tests also. Fever, infections, kidney disease and diabetes would be amongst some of the common causes but there are many other possibilities!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Daisy. She needs to see a veterinarian. There is typically a reason when a do begins to drink excessively. She will likely need to have blood and urine testing. She could have diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease or an adrenal gland disorder or even cancer. Based on these results, treatment can hopefully be started to help her feel better. I hope this information helps!

Hello. At nine years of age & with a sudden change in Mitsu's health, I think you do need to make an appointment with your veterinarian for a good geriatric check-up. Routinely, most veterinarians will want to obtain blood for a complete blood count, serum chemistry analysis, thyroid levels, heartworm exam, & a urine sample. If anything unusual is seen, additional tests may be recommended, but this would be an excellent place to start. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I would highly recommend a veterinarian. My concern is Kinder's age and the increase in drinking with vomiting. She may have kidney disease or be in kidney failure. This causes increased drinking and vomiting. Ideally Kinder needs blood work to evaluate her. I am so sorry Kinder isn't doing well and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cat. She will need to see her veterinarian for laboratory work. Increased vocalizations and increased thirst are common signs of hyperthyroidism. This is a disease where the body makes too much thyroid hormone thereby increasing metabolism. Other signs can include weight loss, hyperactivity, increased urination as well as vomiting and/or diarrhea. If this is her diagnosis, the disease is typically managed with medication. I hope this information helps!

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear that Moka is having problems. Yes, any pet that has persistent signs especially vomiting and diarrhea should be evaluated immediately. Once dehydration and electrolyte imbalance develop, they will just continue to get weaker and weaker unless treated. Reasons for vomiting/diarrhea are many and range from intestinal problems or problems with other organs in the body causing the signs. Intestinal worms, dietary indiscretion (eating things she is not supposed to eat), dietary intolerance/sensitivity, a foreign body (especially in younger dogs), infection, inflammation, toxins, pancreatitis, kidney/liver problems, etc. Your vet can do a physical exam and some tests which could include a fecal exam, blood work, x-rays, ultrasound, etc. to try to determine what is causing the problem. Once a diagnosis is made they will advise a treatment plan to address the issue. Your vet can also address the itching of her muzzle and whining which may or may not be related. I hope this is just temporary and it resolves quickly for you and Moka.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The blood test was only for red and white cell morphology, it does not give any information about kidneys function. Please, get in touch with your vet as Christie needs a blood test called 'biochemistry' to check her kidney values, blood glucose level, liver enzymes etc. Excessive drinking and vomiting can be related to uterine infection (if Christie has not been neutered), kidney disease, liver problems, diabetes, tumor development and more. Christie really needs a blood test and ideally ultrasound scan or x-ray of the abdomen to find out what the problem is.