What happens if my puppy drinks too much water?

Hello. When a puppy drinks too much water, it usually shows increased urination, a distended stomach, and reduced appetite. If a large amount is taken in at once, it can even lead to bloating, nausea, and vomiting — digestive problems.

In addition, drinking excessively over a long period raises the kidneys’ filtration burden and may damage kidney function.

In extreme cases, a puppy that takes in too much water in a short time can develop water intoxication, also called dilutional hyponatremia, with symptoms such as drowsiness, weakness, seizures, and coma, which can be life-threatening in severe situations. So to protect your puppy’s health, provide an appropriate amount of clean drinking water and avoid letting it over-drink.