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Dog not drinking much after parvo recovery. Should I be worried?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dalmatian | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 8 days old | 6.61 lbs

My dog is recovering from Parvovirus. It's been about 2 weeks he got out of hospital and today he got vaccinated for the first time. He's not been drinkin water properly since last two days. He drinks but not as he used to. Should i be worried

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on June 11th, 2017

Wow he is so cute and I am so glad that he survived! I wouldn't be too concerned as long as he is drinking some and eating and wanting to play. I am sure he received a lot of fluids during his hospital stay so he may not feel the need to drink as much now that he is feeling better. You can check him hydration level by feeling his gums - they should be moist and not sticky. If they are sticky he could be dehydrated and may need to be examine by your vet to ensure he is doing ok!

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    Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

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    Published on April 8th, 2017

    Hello. I am glad to hear Diggory is feeling better. He has likely been on fluids in hospital so won't have that desire to drink as much. To increase water intake you can feed canned food or add water to the kibble. If he starts being letharic or vomiting or diarrhea then bring him back to your vet. It sounds like he is on the mend though. Good luck with him and I am so glad to hear he is doing well! Parvo is a nasty virus and he is a tough and lucky guy to have gotten through it.

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