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My dog drank a lot of water after running. Is she at risk for bloat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 10 months old | 80 lbs

I let my dog drink a lot of water after she ran today (played fetch). I forgot that it's bad to let them drink after running, what's the chance that she's going to get bloat now? I made her lay down right away

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on May 12th, 2017

There are actually no studies that cite drinking water after exercise as a cause of bloat. Star's chances of developing bloat at this point are unchanged. There are a lot of unknowns regarding the exact causation of bloat in dogs and research is ongoing. Don't worry! :-)

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    Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

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    Bloat is definitely a concern with deep chested dogs like German Shepherds but hopefully Star will be fine. I would keep an eye on her. Bloat is more commonly associated with dogs eating quickly and then exercising or drinking a lot of water after a meal. I would withhold food for a little while. Signs of bloat include restlessness, pain, retching, and a distended abdomen. If you suspect that Star is bloating, please contact your vet immediately.

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