You're right ... it's probably the sodium. She's always been a hearty drinker all at once vs over the day. I guess I am just hyper sensitive to anything else abnormal about her. She just seems to have to go out MORE at night unless she's just milking it to get more outside time? She is crafty. 

LOL - bat crazy means basically just being a little nutty, needy, overall up in my business for no good reason. I get that I am at work all day but I really want to relax at home at night w/out having to pet her for hours on end (literally). I think she must be bored so it's fine balance between exercise and toys (the only toys she likes are ones w/food so I have to make sure she doesn't get chunky). She slept through the night fine (in her bathroom, of course). 

I know ... I am her entire world and now that she is feeling better (I think/suspect) she is probably way more eager for me to get home and spend time w/her. She definitely has a mischievous look in her eyes when I leave for work - like 'trouble' or 'she's going to do something she shouldn't'. As a terrier, she's always been super curious and borderline "destructive" in my home (curtains, shoes, the trash). I figured we had out grown all that as she has aged but I am seeing some puppy likeness in her again.

And then she just stands and stares, like she can't figure out how to sit down or something. She is probably fine. I do have a kong for her - I'll get her some 'filling' for it. She was chomping at her bone earlier that used to be filled w/some cheesey mixture thing.

She acts super hungry and then thirsty and I read on PetMD and freak out that she's got all sorts of issues. When in fact, the soup is probably salty to her and the turkey is probably processed and giving her an upset/gassy belly. I do hear gurgling in her belly sometimes at night when we're on the floor.

And you're right - I was easing off the wine so I didn't become a lushy / chunky mama and that is what has been different the last couple of days! Maybe she's trying to tell me that I'm more mellow w/a glass of vino! Or we're going to have a full moon or something - I should be happy she's got so much spirit and personality - even if it seems to come back on suddenly. I still think they gave her a brain transplant at the vet - she's definitely changed in some ways... not good or bad, but different!

Thanks for always listening, Sally (and Happy Hannah) !!! love ya!  

So psycho dog is apparently drinking the right amount of water, give or take, for her body weight. She should have about an ounce of water per pound per day and that's about what she has (maybe a smidge more). They also think that perhaps it is the sodium in her food and since her stool has been rather loose, that can also cause her to lose more liquid. And she's just a week off her last chemo so she might still have some of those issues.

And that she's a 'hungry hungry hippo' for no real reason, they encouraged me to add more pure pumpkin to her dinner (she LOVES that stuff but I thought it would cause diarrhea) and if I can get her to eat the no-salt green beans again, that will also add healthy bulk.

I am so glad they don't charge by the phone call. Shelby really only does drink at night and it was about a bowl - for a day - total so I guess there isn't a lot to be concerned about. They also don't think she will get fat but I still worry. But I also worry that about me! LOL