I'm babysitting. He is a 6 month old Lab.
2006-07-28 15:13:44 · 20 answers · asked by h2odog2006 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If it is particularly hot, the puppy will drink the water to stay cool.
If it is not that hot, then let the owner know- the dog may have diabetes. Yes, animals can have diabetes just like humans can.
2006-07-28 15:17:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not being specific on "excessive"
It could mean the dog is thirsty.
it could be a nervous reaction to a "new person" human babies like to drink/nurse when a situation is unsettling as a means of comfort.
it could also indicate a UTI ( unrinary tract infection) or bladder infection. Hard to tell with the little present Hx you gave.
2006-07-28 15:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a male dog might be watching you in the bikini, know I had to get a drink when saw the pic. LOL
Probably just that its hot outside and is their only way to cool down since they have no sweat glands and lose a lot of moisture panting. Hope this helps ;)
2006-07-28 15:18:32 · answer #3 · answered by Big Daddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labs are notorious for drinking alot of water. I have a chocolate 7 month old lab and she drinks ALOT of water. It's her way of cooling herself down. She sits and pants alot, so I guess her mouth gets dry. Hope this helps.
2006-07-28 15:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by greenacrelisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he drinking excessively after running around? or maybe he is just excited to see a stranger? just let him drink, make sure the water come back out though. not going potty after drinking might be a sign of illness. If it persist, feed him glucose water. (mix syrup with water)
2006-07-28 15:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by musi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a vet tech and have done a lot of vet work for many years and there are certain breeds of dogs that do like water and seem to always be drinking but dogs and cats both can get diabetes if it continues get him checked out by a vet it is a simple test and if it is diabetes it can be controlled, even in animals!
2006-07-28 15:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its hot, he is probably just a little dehydrated. Labs do drink a lot as well.
2006-07-28 15:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by Cornsilk P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who are you to decide his water drinking is excessive?
I think he knows how much water he wants better than you do.
2006-07-28 15:17:33 · answer #8 · answered by Doctor Hand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the vet check him for diabetes. I had a Doxie that devoloped it and sadly died. She took the shots of insulin, but, it was uncontrollable, she was 8 years old.
2006-07-28 15:21:19 · answer #9 · answered by BelleoftheBall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat and exercise they need lots of water. But if he's getting loose stools then call the vet he could be sick.
2006-07-28 15:17:51 · answer #10 · answered by Justbeingme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋