• The weather is hot. When it's hot, dogs will drink more water to stay hydrated.
• Your dog is exercising. Exercise can cause dogs to lose water through sweat and panting, so they will need to drink more to replenish their fluids.
• Your dog is eating a dry food diet. Dry food diets tend to be lower in water content than wet food diets, so dogs who eat dry food will need to drink more water.
• Your dog is sick. Some medical conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease, can cause dogs to drink more water.
• Your dog is on medication. Some medications, such as diuretics, can cause dogs to drink more water.
• Your dog is pregnant or nursing. Pregnant and nursing dogs need extra water to support their growing puppies.
If you are concerned about your dog's water intake, talk to your veterinarian. They can help you determine if there is an underlying medical condition that is causing your dog to drink more water and recommend ways to manage it.