Dr. Ambika Vaid-Sidhu | Holistic Veterinarian on Instagram: "Excessive water drinking in an 8-year-old dog is NEVER normal, and basic blood work doesn’t tell the whole story. Here’s what may have been missed: 💭 Early kidney disease (before it shows on bloodwork) 💭 Cushing’s disease (needs specific hormone tests) 💭 Diabetes (can be missed with timing) 💭 Dental disease causing increased thirst 💭 Liver dysfunction in early stages Why “normal” labs don’t mean you’re in the clear: Standard blood