Overly thirsty

[Owens]

So when I first got my bulldog anytime I would put food in his bowl he would immediately attack it hardly chew any and finish it off in minutes and would occasionally drink water nothing to crazy,but lately he's gotten to where it's seems like he would prefer water to food.if I put water down he attacks the bowl and he will just drink until it's gone if I don't stop him or if I move the water bowl away so he can eat he just tries going to the other dogs water bowl.its not like I don't give him enough water and then only reason i take it away is so he doesn't drink so much to where he's goes pee in the house.just wondering if this is common or maybe a problem.i have recently switched foods If that would have anything to do with it but he's already been eating it for a month with no obvious problems

 

[Marine91]

Do you leave fresh water down at all times for your pup or do you only put it down periodically?

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[Dana F]

Sounds like he isn't getting enough to drink. He needs to have access to water all the time.How old is he? And are you potting training him? The only time I would watch the water intake was when Stinky was little and potty training him. I would make sure he didn't drink a bowl full of water before bed time.

 

[Manydogs]

Hello! You did not say how old your pup is. Before he started this excessive drinking-did he have access to water free choice-or did you put it down once in awhile?
If he did not have water when he wanted it, he will drink too much when he can get it. sometimes they will go through a phase where they drink and drink, and I had to tell them "that's enough". You can not keep water from him just so he won't pee in the house. He needs to have water. He has to be taken out often-as pups pee alot, normally. He has to be trained to pee outside-but not by taking water away. If his drinking is REALLY unusually excessive, he needs to be seen by your vet. He could have a urinary tract infection, bladder infection-or it could also be a symptom of diabetes.

 

[Pati Robins]

Agree with [MENTION=8741]Manydogs[/MENTION] i would get him checked at the vet ,my boxer was suffering from UTI constantly and she would drink very excessive ,and towards end of her life she had cancer
Also but that are extreme cases
many conditions can lead to excessive thirst or dehydration in your dog, including liver disease, diabetes,cancer, diarrhea, fever, infection, and kidney disease.
So in my opinion in that young dog is worth seeng a vet to ran some tests to be on a safe side

 

[2BullyMama]

What food is he eating? Might be causing thirst.... But next vet appointment, I would ask your vet about this behavior to have him checked for any possible issues

 

[Vikinggirl]

You have already received excellent advice, by above members, especially by many dogs, and Pati, and I was going to suggest that it could be a sign of diabetes, and it's always a good idea to check with the vet if it continues. Hope it's nothing serious, and Zeus is okay.

 

[thedjjonpaul]

I am having the same problem... Seems like my Ozzy will drink for five minutes straight...