Is my new puppy drinking too much water? What's considered normal?

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New puppy. Drinks a lot of water in the house only and then proceeds to play with it after she's done. Is drinking a lot of water normal? Pet's info: Dog | Shar Pei | Female | spayed | 5 months and 5 days old | 40 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

If she is going through more than a bowl of water a day, then this is considered excessive. If she is also peeing more then this could be a sign of a UTI, and you should get her checked by your vet and subsequently treated. However if she isn't having accidents or going potty more than once pet hour, then this is likely a normal intake for her and not concerning for any underlying illness or disease process.

Is my new puppy drinking too much water? What's considered normal?

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