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sarattie

sarattie

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I use a bottle with a sippy tray rather than a nipple to save drippage

Ive had george about 6 months and I think hes about 2 1/2

Although hes slways drunk loads of water (nearly 500ml a day) and this hasnt changed... im concerned he has developed a wet tail and hind legs

Could this be excessive drinking and his bladder just cant keep up
Im tempted to switch to a regular bunny bottle as im sure this will reduce the amount he drinks

Will be a vet trip if doesnt clear up in a few days
 
I wouldn't reduce the amount he drinks if he wants it. Doughnut used to have the ball bottles but she got so frustrated as she couldn't get enough water out, she didn't get the hang of the sipper bottle so now she drinks out of a bowl. She drinks more now which is good for her gut.

Maybe your little one has a urine infection and with antibiotics this should clear up. I would take him to the vets. Reducing the amount of water he can drink is not a good idea as water helps with the digestion.
 
Personally I'd get him to the Vet tomorrow. The symptoms you describe point to a possible urinary tract/kidney problem.This could include a UTI, bladder sludge/stones, Kidney damage (possibly EC related).

I would definitely not restrict his water, if he has a kidney problem he could become gravely ill very quickly.
 
What's EC related?
Yes I can get out to a vets Tuesday so will take him then
Hes not down or subdued at all. Still bouncy but wet underneath
I wondered a uti too
 
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