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My puppy drinks water then pees immediately, is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 24 days old | 30 lbs

My puppy is drinking water and peeing minutes after, Is this normal?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on January 8th, 2019

This is REALLY normal! Most puppies are so small and there isn't much room from point A to point B so it is really common for them to drink and shortly have to pee afterwards. Try to keep a close eye on her schedule so you can take her outside shortly after you see her drinking. I hope this helps!

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