Mushaka Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I have noticed that my new girl here has a drinking fettish/problem.. Im a bit confused as to if its a problem,or the fact she loves water. She is at her waterbowl all the time.. since having her here i am forever filling the inside bowl. She loves to play in water so im not sure if its just her obsession with water or something else... any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) How old is she? Chloe became obsessed with drinking water all of a sudden and was diagnosed with cushings disease - however she did have other symptoms like bloated belly and ravaging hunger. But she would basically just drink and pee, drink and pee.... It was just not normal she seemed to have insatiable thirst. If she's a youngun' maybe she just likes water alot LOL. Sash loves water, dunks her whole head in and drinks alot (esp when she is unsettled), but nothing that I would say is abnormal, more just habit. Edited March 31, 2009 by Kelly_Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushaka Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 How old is she?Chloe became obsessed with drinking water all of a sudden and was diagnosed with cushings disease - however she did have other symptoms like bloated belly and ravaging hunger. But she would basically just drink and pee, drink and pee.... It was just not normal she seemed to have insatiable thirst. If she's a youngun' maybe she just likes water alot LOL. Sash loves water, dunks her whole head in and drinks alot (esp when she is unsettled), but nothing that I would say is abnormal, more just habit. Shes about 8 mths... i suspect its her love of water..she even jumps in the shower or bath with us if given half the chance. I dont find the water spilt though..ive been checking for that,and bought a heavy bowl specially for her,so she cant tip it as easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) What do you feed? I know that pugs that are fed dry food drink a hell of alot more water then those on a raw diet. I have come across some younger dogs that like to play in their drinking water when they drink it. Which is a massive pain for the water bowls inside the house. Edited March 31, 2009 by puggy_puggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug Hugger Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Evie drinks a fair bit for a small dog - and she does it loudly and spills a lot and plays in it! I think it may be a bit of a pug trait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushaka Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 she is fed on kibble and tuna or chicken mince etc,..usually the dry food is mixed. I think im just being paranoid. I might take her up to the vet for a general check up.. the vet is yet to officially meet her and give her the once over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzy06 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Let us know what the vet says. I know if a dog has kidney problems they drink a lot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glendabenda Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I've heard of dogs being diabetic, this makes them drinks lots and weeing all the time ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldens Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 My first thought was diabetes. We have a couple of goldens on one of the forums I belong to that has it---as do I sadly. And before meds, i drank gallos of water a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartok Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I have noticed that my new girl here has a drinking fettish/problem..Im a bit confused as to if its a problem,or the fact she loves water. She is at her waterbowl all the time.. since having her here i am forever filling the inside bowl. She loves to play in water so im not sure if its just her obsession with water or something else... any ideas? Maybe just a guzzler. Been watching it's mother :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushaka Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 hehehe MAYBE.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Diabetes Insipidus or Diabetes Mellitus - the dog needs to be checked out for these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I think you will find it is a breed thing - most pugs I know drink a fair bit of water regardless of their diet. Heaps more on warmer days. Just make sure you have extra water bowls around and you should be right. I have clam shells under trees or under the trampoline so I never run out of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleintjie Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Both my Cavaliers like water and my younger one drinks lots. So it seems many Cavs and Pugs just love water and you have that doubled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemypooch Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) My springer was diabetic & absolutely loved the water, if he had a drink he would dunk his whole head into the bucket (he had been like this all his life). Suddenly i noticed his water consumption was increasing to the point where i would be filling up 4ltr buckets of water twice or three times a day, i took him to the vet and he was diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus, he was 8 yrs old when we found out. it may be worth while taking your little fella to the vets for a check up. Edited April 4, 2009 by lovemypooch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushaka Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) My vets going to love me.. i only just spent over $700 in the last week.. Off for more blood tests I think.. put my mind at rest,..and the vets kids through Uni Edited April 4, 2009 by Lewis & Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 My vets going to love me.. i only just spent over $700 in the last week.. Off for more blood tests I think.. put my mind at rest,..and the vets kids through Uni What? Your going to get her blood tested? How often is she drinking? How much is she drinking? Is she running aorund alot? Is she peeing alot? I highly doubt she has something wrong with her. If she is a very active dog, which you have described her as in previous posts, she is going to go and guzzle water. Many pugs do and seeing that she is a pug x she obviously has pug trates. This is what happens when you are unfamiliar with breeds, you think thigs are wrong when they are not. I foster only pugs and pug x's because they are my breed and I know their funny little ways and what is normal and what is not. When to worry and when not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushaka Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 I think im bein gparanoid... I just lost my dog to kidney disease so im a bit on edge. She seems ok in every way,yes very active... poop all good etc.. So i shouldnt panic PP?.. Ok.. NO TESTS! Maybe i need to join the pug thread,even though she is a mutt as such.. You can all give me Pug advice.. Thanks for all the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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