Should I worry about bloat if my dog drinks water quickly after walk?

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Hi! I just brought my dog for a mile walk and when we got home he drank Half a bowl of water very quickly. He's a 14 year old English setter, hes lying on his bed now and licking his legs, I'm just afraid of bloat. Pet's info: Dog | English Setter | Male | neutered | 15 years old | 70 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I can understand being worried about Gus and potentially bloat, and good on you for reaching out for help! When a dog has bloat, they will be restless, anxious, will pace a lot, will have abdominal pain, and spend time looking at their stomach. You are right that bloat may be a concern when a dog drinks a lot of water, but based on the symptoms you have described, I would not be thinking he has bloat. Monitor him for the signs I mentioned above, and if you see any of them, take Gus into a vet immediately. Otherwise after long walks, I would offer him small amounts of water at a time to keep him drinking it too quickly. I hope this helps!

Should I worry about bloat if my dog drinks water quickly after walk?

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