Pros and Cons of limiting puppy's access to water.?

He may grow out of this. I worked at a shelter and we always had litters of puppies. Most puppies have this problem especially if they are from large litters. They feel they have to fight for their water so they drink it as fast and as much as they can. Try just giving him a drink every hour or so. Not a whole bowl full just a drink or two. You may also give him ice cubes. This way he will get his fluids but it will take him longer. Once he figures out that he doesn't have to fight for his water he will slow down. By the way Mario is Absolutely ADORABLE and I agree he has either boxer or pit bull. I love his freckles and his name defiantly suits him.

Dogs should not have food or water in their crate. The idea of a crate is that the puppy does not move around much and has no access to things to eat or drink. Adding food while in the crate will increase his need to eliminate and reduce your ability to housetrain him. Some things to think about regarding his drinking a lot of water at one time: -Being in the crate for an extended period of time with no water will, of course, cause him to run for the water bowl when released. -Food with high sodium levels. You might try a different food. -Other health problem the vet did not recognize. You might try a second opinion. -Eating treats or other snacks that might have added sodium in them. -Eating a food that does not agree with the dog: This might mean there is an ingredient in the food that is not setting with his system, especially wheat and other grains. Sometimes the body tries to flush things like this out, with added water. One thing to consider is whether he has only recently done this, or if he always did this. If he is only beginning to do this, then see if there is something you are doing differently, or ask the vet for a round of antibiotics, in case he has a bladder infection that is not showing up on the tests. This does sometimes happen. A negative in not giving free access to water: Potential bladder infections, if one is not already present. Do, try for another vet opinion, or try switching foods with grains other than wheat, such as barley or rice.

1 don't count on that DNA test being accurate if it wasn't through your vet, 1/2 of those are scams expecially if they want you to write to them what you THINK the dog is, i agree though pitty mix, might be more obvious with what when he's older hard to tell at that age as for the water, i have a 3 yo bordercollie, was the same way as a puppy, it drank more water than i ever though possible we have one of those big 10 galon things and i swear he drained it every couple days. we limited water at night time (he's sleeping anyways), and until was 6 or 7 months old gave him access to water once an hour, let him drink as much as he wanted, then we went right out side to pee (puppies have a built in reflex to pee and poop after eating and drinking) and we don't go inside again until we had peed (and big praise and treats for quick pee's when we went out). Slowly we were able to leave the water available full time, once he has the house training down it won't be as big a problem Water with meals for a puppy won't be enough. Especially with AC as it does dehumidify and dry the air out.

I wouldn't put food and water in his crate when you're out. That's just asking for an accident. Dogs won't eliminate where they eat or sleep unless the have no choice and 'have to go now!' or they've been forced to sit in waste and gotten used to it. This is usually an issue with pet store pups. When you're home, let him have free access to water until about 2 hours before bedtime and then take it up for the night. This will help keep the need for night time outings down. It is possible that he is a bit dehydrated. Dogs are designed to get a lot of their water from the food they eat. Their natural diet is made up of mostly water afterall. I would add some high quality canned food to his diet and see if that helps. **Then you should have stated that more clearly the first time. Another vet check is in order for this puppy if he's drinking and peeing this much.