My 5-month-old puppy drinks too fast and eats rocks. What should I do?

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I can't tell if my 5 month old lab, out and husky mix puppy is getting enough water. If I fill up his bowl he stands there and true to drink it all at once. He likes to run around outside and tries to eat rocks. I don't know what to do. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 1 day old | 20 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Chewing rocks and other strange objects is common in puppies. It is part of their oral exploration of their environment as they develop. It is also common while they are teething. Try not prevent the behaviour if you can by replacing the rocks with more appropriate chew toys. Most dogs need about an ounce of fluids per pound of body weight per day, so a 10-pound dog needs a bit over a cup of clean water daily. I would advise measuring this amount out in fresh water every morning. Then monitor if the bowl is empty by th end of the day. It is normal for a dog to spread out his drinking throughout the day. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and please post any further questions you may have.

My 5-month-old puppy drinks too fast and eats rocks. What should I do?

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