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It could be just the typhoon causing more humidity and therefore more thirst (I've noticed it in myself too) but my teething poodle's thirst seems to be increased quite a lot. Could teething be causing that? He actually had me up twice last night to drink water (and take a pee one time too -- as that has naturally increased as well) which he never does anymore. I realize that if this continues beyond the teething and humidity I should take him to the vet as it could indicate a health problem. Just curious if it all seems normal to you guys or not at this point. Thanks! (and yes, I do give him frozen treats and ice cubes to help with the teething -- thanks for that suggestion in a different thread!)

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Afraid I don't know the answer to that one. Typhoons Hang on to that little guy!

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Teething can cause increased thirst because they like the feeling of the cool water on the itchy sore gums

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Glasslass, the typhoon seems to be past us without causing much more than cool (yay!) windy and moist weather... thanks for the concern though! By the way, are you feeling better??? I hope you're okay!

I thought that might be it, Luba -- thanks for confirming. He seems to prefer the cold water to the ice cubes, although he eats those too, and I have some bouillion ones waiting in the freezer -- should be ready by now! So far he has last 2 teeth that I'm aware of (the two top front ones) but I can't find either of them. Yesterday he attacked my pillow while I was in the bathroom (left our bedroom door open and we sleep on Korean style on a floor mat) and bled on it. He must have lost his tooth just then but after searching for 20 minutes I gave up. Do you think he's eating them????

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I think that is what likely happens when animals lose their "baby" teeth. That is what I was told in regards to cats when I thought I had knocked one of Windy's out while she was wrestling with my hand. Until then I had no idea that puppies and kittens even had baby teeth! I imagine they just digest them, as eating bones in the wild would be part of their diet anyhow. I'm sure the dog experts can clarify that!

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