Diagnostic Approach to Polyuria and Polydipsia

Polydipsia is the medical term for the condition of excessive thirst while polyuria is a condition where there is large production of urine. Both Polydipsia and Polyuria are symptoms of underlying diseases. It is important to identify the underlying diseases to provide proper treatment and management to improve the pet’s quality of life and long-term outlook. In this lecture, a thorough explanation on how to identify the underlying diseases or cause of Polydipsia and Polyuria is presented. A downloadable material about the diagnostic flow is also available for easy review on this topic. A leaflet for pet owners on this topic is also available for your easy communication with pet owners.