Yesterday and today he got up and down on his own and was in and out. He has trouble sitting because he can’t move his tail out of the way so most of the time when he stops it is to lie down. He has gotten a little whiney – not in a “I’m hurting” sort of way but rather in a “I want something” way. The negative event was that when I came home and went toward the back room where he sleeps there was the overpowering smell of urine. I don’t think I’ve ever smelled it so strong BUT I couldn’t locate it except by smell (yuck) because it was clear… the comforter was wet but not yellow and same with the cream colored rug. He’s drinking lots of water, so much so that I made note of it.
……..just some findings… I don’t think he drinks enough water for this…
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/canine-diabetes-insipidus-symptoms-and-treatment.html
<<< Central diabetes insipidus can also be caused due to a tumor in the brain >>>
<<< The most common symptom of canine diabetes insipidus is frequent urination with discharge of dilute and clear urine and excessive drinking of water. Sometimes, dehydration may occur due to excessive urination and inability to conserve water. Disorientation and seizures have also been observed in dogs with diabetes insipidus>>>
Emailed Marilyn and told her what happened… Here is her response….
Ari said there was a trembling/tremoring and then he urinated, I feel like he left his body during the seizure - it was not uncomfortable for him, although he has a far away expression and inability to make his body do what his brain tells it to do... (so yes, a seizure). He felt relief at the evacuation of urine, but some unpleasant discomfort after the fact (as in, he got the pee on himself). He is still not it terrible pain, mostly tightness/achiness in muscles and joints. He is still enjoying laying and watching things and being close to you and his girls. He loves you very much.
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