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Why did my puppy bury her face in water and shiver? Is she okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 month and 2 days old

i saw my puppy buried her face in to the small bowl of water a long side with her mother drinking when i picked her up she looks fine except that she’s wet even at her nose area and shivering a little after i picked her up she looks the same playful she even drink milk to her mother right after i wipe her should i be worried?

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on March 27th, 2018

That does seem a little odd. She could have been playing in the water, but I also worry that she could have fallen and maybe in a position that she couldn’t get out? I would monitor her closely and if you Feel the bowl is too deep maybe switch to a wider more Shallow bowl until she grows some more. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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