My 8-week Morkie puppy won't drink water. Is he constipated?

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is it normal for my 8 weeks old puppy (Morkie 1.5 lbs) not to drink any water at all? could this be the reason he is having a hard time with pooping? I do put water in his dry food he eats to soften it up

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

No, this is not normal. Puppies should drink water independent of their food, but you are doing the right thing by mixing water into your puppy's food to keep him hydrated. Dehydration can certainly lead to constipation issues, but since he is a young puppy, parasites are another possibility for his difficulty pooping. Try mixing a very small amount of low sodium chicken broth into his water to tempt him to drink. Also try using a very shallow bowl or saucer because he may not have learned how to drink from a deeper more typical water bowl. If your puppy has not pooped in over 24 hours, he will need to see his vet for an exam and possible stool softeners or enema. Puppies are more susceptible to the effects of dehydration, so if he still won't drink, he should see his vet because he may need to receive fluids.

My 8-week Morkie puppy won't drink water. Is he constipated?

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