my dog drinks alot of water,is this normal?

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Dogs do drink a lot of water - especially if they are fed on dry food and are given salty chewy things like pigs ears etc.
They should have access to fresh water all day.
However excess drinking of water can be an indication of a kidney problem and if you notice that your dog's urine is still strong yellow or it pants a lot or you really do think he is drinking more than he usually does, he should be checked over by a vet.

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yes it is very normal

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yup.

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Only you can tell if it's normal compared to how much he usually drinks.

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it could have a water infection, take him to yer vet.

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Yes, unless it's stopped peeing.

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If he is peeing a lot as well as drinking a lot, this could be a sign of diabetes in the same way that humans suffer. If you are concerned about it, any good vet would prefer you check it out with them to alay your fears than leave it unchecked.

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yes. my dogs do 2, they could be dehydrated but its normal, they need energy

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If his drinking habits have changed dramatically enough that you notice a difference, you should have him checked out by a vet. It may be diabetes, Cushing's disease or any other number of things.

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yes I think so, well if you think and adult human should have about 3 litres a day, then correspond that to a busy active dog with a thick coat and you may get an answer.

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Dogs are a lot like people, they're all different. Some just drink more than others because they're more active, or he/she needs more water. It's okay.

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how much is a lot?

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My little dog weighs only 4lb but he drinks a lot. and mostly in the evenings for some reason. I'm sure its probably normal. If your dog is draining his water bowl dry and then you refill it and he drinks it all again then probably something is wrong. You just need to observe your dog and see if what he drinks is normal for him.

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It depends on how much "a lot" is, the dog, the weather, etc.

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Yes, it is normal.

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no not really if hes thirsty it could be a sign of liver problems but i heard it could also be a sign of boredom.

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If he is drinking more than is usual for him.then take him to the vets just to be sure. tell the vet that you are concerned in case it is not normal for him to be trinking that much. He may have an illness.my dog drank and drank when he got ill with diabetes. I'm not saying this is what your dog has.but you must tell the vet just in case there is something wrong

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First, there is no such thing as a water infection. Second, Yes, it is very normal unless he is drinking a significant amout more than it was. That is really your call as you are the one that knows what your dog's driking and eating habits usually are.

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Yes, normal because dry dog food is that - DRY, it actually pulls moisture from the digestive tract to break it down. You want your dog to drink the water it needs to help break it down.

You can soak kibble in water for 5-30 mins before feeding to help breakdown (see how much water the kibble absorbs!) but the teeth will not get exercised as much.

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If he is drinking a lot more then he usually does get it checked out.

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if your dog is on a dry food diet they tend to drink more water cos there is no mosture in the dry food. if you feed it tinned meat they will not drink as much.dry diets are better cos they are good for digestion and dental health.check with your vet n e way cos it might have an underlying problem

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most dog do drink a lot.Bigger the dog is more it will drink hotter the weather is more it will drink the hevier your dog is more it will drink i have a great dain and it drinks loads compared to a terrier or staff but if u think that its drinking to much the take it to the vets for the once over

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It could be a couple of things: maybe his food is too dry for him, He may have an infection or he just may be a thirsty dog. I would suggest seeking advice from a vet just incase. rather be safe than sorry

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how old is the dog? It could be a sign of a kidney infection, or if it is an old dog who is being fed on high protein things, it could be that you have damaged his kidneys. Either way, this is not the place to be asking things like this. You need to see a vet.