A dog's water intake requirements depend on its individual characteristics and environmental factors. Such characteristics that could affect a dog the same as one in a different environment are size, age, physical activity levels, state of health, the quality and quantity of food, the number of meals a day, climate (dry, moist), etc. Obviously, in a dryer climate, the dog will be thirsty more often and hence it will drink more after. This can also be seen in the summer of any country, in contrasting fall weather. Also, a dog that does rigorous exercise (a sheep dog) will have more requirements than a domestic pet that does not perform such activities, like a Poodle or Chihuahua. The issue could be age-related. An older dog will tend to be more lethargic than a younger one, and hence will require less water. An adult dog will know how much water it should drink and when to drink it. As a rule of thumb, we can calculate about 50-60 ml of water per each kilogram of body weight of the dog. For example, a 0.5 kg Chihuahua will need approximately 40ml while a German Sheppard, which weighs 30kg, will need 1400ml of water per day. To be safe, you should take your dog for a check-up at the vet, as certain dogs can suffer from cystitis as can humans, and drinking a lot of water can be a symptom this. A dog with kidney problems will sometimes drink a lot as will one with diabetes, so it is best to certify your dog’s health without assuming he just wants to drink a lot.
You better take rectal temperature of your dog because during fever, dogs can drink more water. Many diseases and conditions can cause increased thirst in dogs. Most common causes of increase in thirst in dogs are
It could also depend on the age and health of your dog. I would take your dog for a check-up at the vets, dogs can suffer from cystitis as can humans and drinking a lot of water can be a symptom of this. A dog with kidney problems will sometimes drink a lot as will one with diabetes.
A checkup will help determine whether or not your dog merely needs a lot of water or that there isn't some other underlying medical cause for this.
It is best to get it checked out by a professional and thus you can rest assured that you did your best for the dog !
I have a 16 year old border collie cross dalmation iam sure he now has a short life span and would like to give him the best last bit of life , sam drinks a lot of water eats well but he is not the same dog that he used be I love him dearly and don't want him to suffer do you think I should have him go to sleep.
It is completely okay for your dog to drink excessive amount of water. In fact it is good since it requires drinking a lot of water due to its liver enzymes problem. Also, sometimes medications make people and animal thirsty all the time. So don't worry :)
My maltese had tick fever a few months ago and got better now she is sick again the vet gave her an antibiotic shot but her eating is so so she stays thirsty her tail still up and wagging but her urine is more yellow than normal
I have a six 10 month old doberman who is so aggressive in his play with us, he constantly jumps on us and "nips" hard enough to break the skin. At times I cna check him but he thinks I'm playing a chase game with him, but I cnnot get him to stop. He has been neutered for about two months
I have a two year old male chihuahua who when you put water out will try to drink the water till its gone his little belly looks like a water balloon.....is this normal, or should I be worried?
It depends on the dog really . If its a small dog than it shouldn't drink that much but if its a big dog than it might drink more . But if your really worried call you vet . If this helps anything it is positive your dog is not dying .
I don't think so, he might just have a very fast metabolism and need to drink more water in order to keep his energy up. But if this worries you maybe try asking a vet.
If your dog is drinking a lot , it could mean he/she feels a little dry and dehydrated. Make sure he/she has plenty of water anyways and make sure they have plenty of shade in hot weather =D
None of these responses are accurate but for the need to have your vet do a checkup. Likely a UTI or bladder infection. Also could be anxiety. Your dog is not dying.
A dog's water intake requirements depend on its individual characteristics and environmental factors. Some such characteristics are size, age, physical activity levels, state of health, the quality and quantity of food, the number of meals a day, climate (dry, moist), etc. obviously in a dry climate the dog will be thirsty more often and hence it will drink more after. Similarly a dog that does rigorous exercise (a Sheep dog) will have more requirements than a domestic pet that does not perform such activities.
An older dog will tend to be more lethargic than a younger one and hence will require less water. Anyhow an adult dog will know how much water it should drink and when to drink it. As a rule of thumb we can calculate about 50-60 ml of water per each kilogram of body weight of the dog. For example, a 0.5 kg Chihuahua will need approximately 40ml while a German shepherd which weighs 30kg will need 1400ml of water per day.
No not at all. Some bigger dogs need more because of their energy levels. Especially if they just came back from a walk or from outside on a hot day. But your dog is fine plus they might just be really really thirsty.
All dogs are like that they just are curious remember they can't tell what is so they decide to test it if its water they fall into drinking it hey they think its delicious just don't keep too easy access liquids around the house is all if thats what you're worried about its just curiosity and greediness working together when they see the will just drink is all trust me whenever my dog sees water she run straight to it even if she had a drink 5 minutes ago when they stop dramatically even though they see it then you can worry.
I have a 10 year old husky she's drinking a ton of water for the past week or two, not sure it's healthy. But I don't have the money to take her in... :(
Yes, you should be very concerned. It could lead to death. Because the dog only can hold so many liquids in its stomache before it explodes. It might sound ridiculous but it is the truth, google it if you don't believe me, better yet, ask your vet.
