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Why does my puppy keep scratching or pawing at the water bowl?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 3 days old | 25 lbs

Why does my pup kinda scratch the bowl of water

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 1st, 2020

That bowl is very small for the size of your dog, so it could be that she is trying to get to more water. Switching to a larger bowl, or one that is a different material may help her paw at it less. If it is kept close to her food, she may also be trying to "bury" it for later, like a bone or toy.

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