my dog he is a chow chow about 11wks. old and he drinks about 4 32 ounce bowls a day and i do not live in a hot climate
2007-12-29 04:10:48 · 7 answers · asked by geminitwinal 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Puppies do tend to drink a lot.
Is he letharigc, have any eye/nose discharge, a fever, or anything like that? Those would be signs that something more serious is wrong.
You might be exercising him too hard considering he is only 11 weeks old. Make sure you let him take plenty of water breaks during play time so he does not overheat.
Contact your vet if you are worried. A phone call won't hurt.
2007-12-29 04:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by Madison 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dog drinks more than a litre a day. He drinks until his whole bowl is empty and i have to refill it straight away. I thought it was a problem and asked the vet as i was concerned about diabetes he did a blood test and he was fine. He said that it was just the fact that he liked water. It is a good thing though that he drinks alot. If you are concerned get a blood test for the dog, it will put your mind at ease. But i am sure he is fine.
2007-12-29 12:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by twinkle_toes1292 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does he play alot? If so it's probably just that he's tired. Dogs in general drink alot. I have three dogs and we have to refill their auto waterer about six times a day. If not he might just like water. And being the fact he is a chow that's a lot fur and he is a growing puppy
2007-12-29 12:15:54 · answer #3 · answered by Ami 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two very old dogs. One of them, a 15 year old lab with multiple heath problems drinks a ton. I think that he dose this due to his kidney failure.
I know it is unlikely, but it is possible.
Diabetes could also cause this.
Good luck with your dog.
2007-12-29 12:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by wolfdogperson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Control what he drinks. Puppies will generally drink until its gone.Give him water at feeding times.
2007-12-29 12:42:25 · answer #5 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the vet if this continues. He may have diabetes or some other disease. (we worried about my dog when he drank a lot and it turns out he was very sick with cardeomyopathy)
2007-12-29 12:15:51 · answer #6 · answered by Katey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea it is normal, no matter his age. my dogs drink alot of water too, so we have about 5 5gallon buckets around the house. and we have to fill them up everyday.
2007-12-29 12:30:15 · answer #7 · answered by guardtard14 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋