Dog drinking lots of water and licking paws

If your dog is drinking more water than usual and licking his paws, he may have a health problem. In most cases, this behavior is the result of an underlying medical condition. If your dog's behavior has changed recently (for example, if he has started to drink more water and lick his paws excessively), it’s important to rule out any potential causes before deciding on a course of action. Here are five conditions that can cause increased thirst in dogs:

Dehydration

Dehydration is a serious condition that can result in severe illness or even death if left untreated. If your dog is drinking excessively and licking her paws, this could be a sign of dehydration. Other symptoms include excessive thirst, lethargy, sunken eyes and reduced appetite.

If you suspect that your dog is dehydrated, seek veterinary attention immediately. Dogs with chronic medical conditions or those taking medications may need to have their fluid intake increased or decreased by their veterinarian on a regular basis to prevent dehydration from occurring again (or recurring).

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are common in female dogs, who can have bacteria build up in their bladders. The signs of a UTI include frequent urination and blood in the urine. If you notice these symptoms, take your dog to the vet right away! They may need antibiotics to treat the infection.

Kidney Problems

Kidney problems can cause an increased thirst, increased urination and weight loss.
It is important to seek medical attention if your dog has a fever or is lethargic regardless of whether they are drinking a lot of water or not. If your dog has been drinking lots of water, it may be a sign that there is something wrong with their kidneys.

Diabetes

Diabetes causes excessive thirst and urination.

If your dog is drinking a lot of water, licking his paws or otherwise showing signs of excessive thirst, it could be a symptom of diabetes.

If your dog is drinking a lot of water, it might just be because he's hot.

Dogs can get dehydrated much faster than humans because they don't sweat as much as we do and their temperature can rise by about 10°F in just 15 minutes of exercise.

If your dog is panting or licking his paws excessively, it could mean that he's thirsty from being outside in the heat for too long and needs more water than usual.

Conclusion

If you have a dog that is drinking a lot of water and licking his paws, you might want to consider seeing the vet. There are several reasons why your dog might be doing this, and it could be something as serious as diabetes or kidney failure. If left untreated, these conditions can lead to death or amputation of limbs.