skinnydipper
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"Should puppies have water at night?"
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TPO
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I didn't even know that this was something up for discussion? Surely all animals have access to fresh, clean water at all times. Just crazy
webble
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This ^^^ I just saw the thread title and thought yes of course
Flowerofthefen
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Its a basic animals right to have access to water. I've been surprised at the number of vets advising to take it away over night.
Jenko109
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Mine never have water in their crate overnight.
They have access to water on their toilet breaks as there are multiple bowls in the garden, but I can't recall any of my puppies ever taking a drink overnight.
They have access to water on their toilet breaks as there are multiple bowls in the garden, but I can't recall any of my puppies ever taking a drink overnight.
Widgeon
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No....I remember being advised by several people when toilet training to take water away before bed so they can't go to bed with a full bladder (i.e. set them up to win). Given that our puppy had no health problems and the temperatures were not high, we did that and he seemed fine. He was never thirsty in the morning, and as an adult doesn't drink overnight. Obviously if the puppy has health issues or is waking up desperately thirsty then there's a problem, but otherwise I don't think I'd get too worked up about it either way.
Sandstone1
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Its a basic welfare right to have access to water at all times
JBM
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Usually yes but my husky pup will dig all the water out of his water bowl and all over his bed so he has no where dry to sleep if left unattended
I have an absolute fear of him throwing his head in it while he sleeps and drowning
I’ve watched him do it (not drown obviously)
I have an absolute fear of him throwing his head in it while he sleeps and drowning
I’ve watched him do it (not drown obviously)
FestiveG
Over the hill and far awa
The only time ours have not had access to water over night, has been if they were due a G A the following morning. To regularly deprive any animal of access to water, it's just wrong imo
Pearlsacarolsinger
Up in the clouds
I can't imagine not leaving water available at all times, except if the animal needs to have an anaesthetic
Nicnac
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Of course they should. In over 40 years of dog owning I have never withheld water at night but nor have I ever used a crate. Can't believe people would take a baby from its mother and withhold fluids for reasons that only benefit the owner not the puppy.
Clodagh
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My vet has never requested water withheld overnight prior to an op, they’ve always said pick it up at 7am.
But my pups don’t have water in their cage overnight.
However this subject has been done to death on here before, I’m not sure theres any new conclusions to be drawn.
But my pups don’t have water in their cage overnight.
However this subject has been done to death on here before, I’m not sure theres any new conclusions to be drawn.
CorvusCorax
'It's only a laugh, no harm done'
I use parrot bowls to stop scooting or digging in bowls but I only leave 1/2 to 3/4 full overnight depending on the dog.
They definitely do drink at night because I either hear them or see the water level has gone down.
They definitely do drink at night because I either hear them or see the water level has gone down.
skinnydipper
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Usually yes but my husky pup will dig all the water out of his water bowl and all over his bed so he has no where dry to sleep if left unattended
I have an absolute fear of him throwing his head in it while he sleeps and drowning
Things have changed since Monday (9 weeks old) ?
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
There are people who deliberately withhold water from their dogs?
Jeez...
The conclusions to be drawn are that some people are control freaks.
Jeez...
The conclusions to be drawn are that some people are control freaks.
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Clodagh
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I could probably report you for that. But am feeling mellow and don’t use that button. Very personal and offensive though.
scats
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Feeling thirsty and not having access to a drink is horrible. I would never leave a pup without water.
JBM
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Yeah he’s nine weeks old he had water at night and was peeing in his bed at night and digs the water out of his bowl? Nothing had changed I’m not sure what you mean he no longer gets water at night
Christmascinnamoncookie
Fais pas chier!
My lot had bowls attached to the side of the crates at a comfortable height. None have ever tried to spill it-pretty impossible given the set up.Usually yes but my husky pup will dig all the water out of his water bowl and all over his bed so he has no where dry to sleep if left unattended
I have an absolute fear of him throwing his head in it while he sleeps and drowning
JBM
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I will try get a video of him he’s a husky he’s pretty stubborn in what he wants to do
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
I have now edited my post to remove one word. But I remain profoundly disappointed to learn that there are some posters on here who seem to routinely deny their dogs access to water at times.
It is very sad.
TPO
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Some people shouldn't be allowed animals 
Cortez
Tough but Fair
I suppose I sort of do withhold water at night, in that mine sleep in the bedroom and the water bowls are downstairs, but at least one or other always gets up for a pee and they can have a drink then if they want. I can't ever recall any of them doing so though. I have 2 adult and a pup.
druid
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Mine sleep upstairs and the water bowl is downstairs, I guess they could go down if needed but they never have.
JBM
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Dramatic as hellSome people shouldn't be allowed animals
AmyMay
Situation normal
Daisy has slept with me since we got her. No water bowl in the bedroom.
Christmascinnamoncookie
Fais pas chier!
It’s very stable, even a determined pup would have issues trying to move it. I have one fixed by screwing it on and one that you put the bowl into a metal holder, very solid.I will try get a video of him he’s a husky he’s pretty stubborn in what he wants to do
webble
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Presumably she has the option to leave or ask to be let out though?
TPO
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From the poster who had an epic meltdown because someone referred to them by their user name, sure hun.
I stand by it. Your ignorance and cruelty speaks for itself. Imagine the horror of a 9wk old having a wet pen, yes let's withhold water for an easier life.
scats
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The dogs slept upstairs with me while parents were away (usually sleep in kitchen), but I did put a bowl of water in my bedroom.
They had free access to go downstairs and drink from the big water bowl in the kitchen but I guessed they probably wouldn’t bother and as JD is a thirsty old lady, I like her to have water nearby at all times.
They had free access to go downstairs and drink from the big water bowl in the kitchen but I guessed they probably wouldn’t bother and as JD is a thirsty old lady, I like her to have water nearby at all times.