My 10-week puppy drinks a lot and poops often. Should I see a vet?

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Hi, I adopted a 10 week old puppy. He has 2 vaccines and the 3rd is due at the end of August. Right now he is drinking a lot of water and having 3-5 bowel movements/day (eats 2-3 times/day). I was going to take him for his first vet visit when it was time to get his last vaccine, but should I take him sooner? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 12 days old | 1lb

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would not worry too much about having so many bowel movements, this is quite normal for a puppy. Drinking a lot may also be normal depending on his food. Measure the amount of water he drinks. If he drinks more than 100cc /24 hrs, it might be a good idea to take him to the vet for a wellness exam.

My 10-week puppy drinks a lot and poops often. Should I see a vet?

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