My dog drinks more water after eating wet food. What should I do?

If Tyson is on a wet food, he will be getting moisture from the it (it has a much higher moisture content than dry food), and that's likely why he's not drinking as much. You can add some water to the wet food to get more water into him, but if he's doing ok, no need to take him back into the vet just yet. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Romeo. Wet food has a very high moisture content. So dogs eating this type of food drink less water than when eating kibble. If he is exercising less, this will cause him to drink less as well. As long as he is eating and acting normal, then you do not likely need to be concerned. You can always follow up with his veterinarian, but I suspect he is fine. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Excessive water intake can be seen with conditions such as urinary tract infections, and metabolic conditions such as Cushing's disease to name a few. Given that Chico is also showing signs of being hungry, it is possible that he has something called Cushing's disease which is a metabolic condition which at times requires treatment. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian who can test for that if it makes sense based on further history and physical examination. Good luck!

A fluid intake 3 times normal would not be expected with dry kibble, especially if your other dog doesn't drink to the same degree. A urine exam and blood tests are recommended as soon as possible to rule underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease

Drinking and urinating a lot can be due to a many different things. The more common problems are excess heat in environment, increased salt intake, liver disease, kidney disease, toxin ingestion (antifreeze is a common one) certain infections, diabetes and Cushing's disease. Without more information and being able to examine Tiddles, it's difficult to know what the cause is, but considering this could indicate a severe problem, it's best to have him evaluated by a veterinarian. It doesn't seem to be an emergency right now, but it's best to have him checked-out within the next 24 hours. The vet will be able to better assess his condition and recommend further testing if needed. If you have further questions or need further clarification, then you may consider having an online consult with one of our vets on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This way, you can send unlimited pictures and have a text conversation with a vet. I hope that helps and Tiddles gets better soon.

A good way to increase water consumption is to give canned food. That said, Nico may be taking enough for his needs on a regular basis. Assuming he is alert, happy, energetic, has soft stool, he might be just fine. A visit to your regular veterinarian would confirm he is ok or if there is an issue to work on. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach app!

It definitely can be from the environment. Texas has a lot more humidity then Nevada. I would recommend trying to water down her food or giving her wet food. If you feel she really is drinking too much then letting a veterinarian look at her and perform blood work to check her kidneys. With her age and your recent move it sounds more like the environment then something with her organs. Congratulations on the move and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.