skwo2 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I went back home from work at lunch, I took my 9 weeks old pup outside for toliet break at lunch time, she is tired at that time. Anyway, I let her to play for a while. She is licking on the cover of the sewsage, and after a while, she stick her tongue out and walk, looking very thirsty, so I put a bowl of water in front of her, she wouldn't drink it. But she just keep her tongue out for a little while. So I took the bowl of water in front of her again, and still no drink. I tried more a couple of times. Then of course, I brought her inside the house, knowing that she is tired and hot. Anyway, she didn't stick out her tongue her more. My question is: why she doesn't lick the water that I gave to her? Is it sticking tougue out is the only reason when dogs are thirsty, could it be any other reason that a dog may stick out its tongue Could her tongue be burnt by the metal of the sewsage cover, it is aluminum metal type of thing. It is about 28-30 degrees (guessing) in her in Sydney Hills District. How should I check? She wasn't screaming or anything in pain. She was outside with me for 30 mins or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Perhaps she's just not thirsty. Dogs also stick their tongues out, or pant, when they are hot...it's how they cool down. If you're concerned about things perhaps you should ask the breeder...it sounds like you haven't had a dog before and they would be the best people to help you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxSpots Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Is it sticking tougue out is the only reason when dogs are thirsty, could it be any other reason that a dog may stick out its tongue Dogs will hang their tongues out to cool down Do you leave water out for her inside as well ? She'll drink when she's ready, was probly having too much fun to stop for a drink at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Do you have water available for her to access at all times?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffiend42 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Photos? Highly doubtful she would have burnt her tongue. You can check if it was hot by placing your own tongue on the metal cover. If you don't get burnt it's probably ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Highly doubtful she would have burnt her tongue. You can check if it was hot by placing your own tongue on the metal cover. If you don't get burnt it's probably ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norskgra Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Photos? Highly doubtful she would have burnt her tongue. You can check if it was hot by placing your own tongue on the metal cover. If you don't get burnt it's probably ok. :p :p Skwo2, have you asked the breeder any questions since you bought your pup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 (edited) Highly doubtful she would have burnt her tongue. You can check if it was hot by placing your own tongue on the metal cover. If you don't get burnt it's probably ok. Now, THAT is something I want to see a photo of Edited October 31, 2006 by Allerzeit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic2010 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I would say the dog was just trying to cool itself down. As was said, its how dogs cool down. It's like their own personal airconditioner. Just make sure water is available all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwo2 Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Thanks guys. Um.... if I contact my breeder for every doubtful question I ask, I think she will be sitting on the phone all day. Btw, what are the signs of dehydration? Yeah, there is always a bowl of water inside the crate with her. But she always just step into it and make the floor wet. That's another puppy problem that I have to solve out, how can I prevent this? Off Topic - As with photos, I am really busy at the moment, but sure I am going to put one up....... perhaps tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norskgra Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 (edited) As has previously been said, you need to have water available for the puppy at all times. Edited because we posted at the same time. You really should be asking the breeder questions and not just the people here. That is what breeders are for, asking questions. Your breeder should always be the first [erson you contact with questions. Edited October 31, 2006 by Norskgra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 You can get water bowls that connect onto the side of the crate so they don't step in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 You can check if it was hot by placing your own tongue on the metal cover. If you don't get burnt it's probably ok. This is a great idea. It works equally well in winter for humans to find out if metal is frozen as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norskgra Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 You can check if it was hot by placing your own tongue on the metal cover. If you don't get burnt it's probably ok. This is a great idea. It works equally well in winter for humans to find out if metal is frozen as well. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Our bulldogs tongue are alllways sticking out It is always a good idea to test things, so in winter do as Raz said - make sure it isnt cold by doing it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daccydog Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 yes as everyone has said ... just trying to cool down .. my daccy has the longest tongue thats hangs down . he too looks like he's about to drop from heat exhaustion ... ha .. and he's just walked to the letter box with me .. regards daccydog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 now can we have some photos? Please???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceilidh Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 If the puppy is staying in the crate for long periods the best thing for water is a lickit bottle. They attach on the outside of the crate so no chance of being knocked off and the pup/dog learns extremely fast to use them. My adult dogs learnt in like about 10 seconds. If the pup won't lick the nozzle you can put just a smear of honey, vegemite or something on the end and it will soon start licking and realise that water is coming out. I never had to put anything on the end for my adults or pups, they just smelt the water I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 how much beging do we have to do? can we please have a photo?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Yes, I'd love to see a photo of the little pumpkin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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