Restrict a puppy's water?

[Gillian]

Hi Everyone!

I'm well aware that keeping hydrated is the most important thing you can do for a dog during the summer (And really always), but I've been reading a lot lately about housetraining and have read in many places that a puppy should not have free access to water... my vet disagrees and says not to restrict water. But, what if you have a puppy who drinks and drinks and drinks and pees every 20 minutes because of it?? Just curious what your thoughts are...

(Maizey still has a UTI so we are not restricting her water.. she needs to get better! I was just curious about your opinions on healthy pups who drink a ton!)

[Linda Karell]

I took Chervil's water up at 7 when she was a puppy. I gave her ice cubes after 7:00 if she seemed a little thirsty, and she had a lot of fun chasing them around.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I agree with the vet and I am a physician. In this weather and with a dog with a history of a UTI, I would be concerned about giving her enough water rather than restricting it. I never like the idea of water restriction, even at night, imagine being thirsty yourself. I don't think a healthy dog will drink to much water.