[sluca85]

We have a 6 month old toy poodle Luca who has very strange drinking habits. He loves drinking water. He drinks all the time and then pees every 15 minutes or so. We took him to the vet because we thought he might have a urinary tract infection. the vet said his urine content was 1, which means he was peeing water. He suggested limiting luca's water intake to 6-7 oz a day. After doing this he pees less often. But now he doesnt eat as much as he used to. When we give him free drinking water he finishes his food. But limiting his water seems to kill his appetite.

He is very healthy and in good shape. We visit the vet often to make sure. But we are very worried about his eating habits. Has anyone had any similar experience. Is this a behavioural issue? Or should we consult a different vet? We will appreciate any help. thanks.

[BobSD]

this could just be a passing event in a puppies life. To me it is better to have a dog drink more water then not enough! Holding water back from a dog seems cruel, the only time I would do so is at bed time but giving him his final drink if he wishes. I feel it will go away with age. Since I never had this problem and not a vet, only speculating. And leting him drink puts his feeding back on track, I would let him drink especially right after eating.