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Why is my dog drinking an excessive amount of water? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 11 months old

Myvdogs name is buster he is drinking an excessive amount of water would like to know why my boy can't seem to get enough to drink

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 9th, 2018

There could be a medical reason behind Buster drinking a lot of water such as diabetes and kidney disease. This is something that needs to be checked out by a vet, and I would give his vet a call today to make him an appointment. Best of luck.

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