May 13, 2011

We're having issues with our pup being more interested in eating snow, than drinking water. We were considering using a muzzle. Any suggestions?

Full Question:
Hi Cindy,

Were having issues with our pup being more interested in eating snow outside, than drinking water inside. When we had the melt last week, and also took him with us for the weekend about 6 hours south. He drank plenty of water that weekend, but now that were home he isn't drinking enough, and basically runs with his mouth open and shovels snow in.

We caught a UTI a few weeks ago, we're almost through a UTI treatment, our vet said likely it was caused by eating less then clean water or snow. We normally dump and refill his water 3 times a day inside, once a day outside. Before the snow he'd drain his bowl to 25% left 3-4 times a day. We were considering using a muzzle to keep him from eating snow.

Any suggestions?

PS - we did reiterate ground work as we discussed last year. With his maturity, and our hard work in obedience classes (kennel club not petsmart) were making headway.

Alex
Cindy
Cindy Cindy's Answer:
If you can’t supervise him then I’d recommend a Jafco muzzle, here are instructions on how to measure him for a correct fit.

Hopefully this is a puppy thing that he outgrows since it seems to be causing him some problems.

I teach my dogs the YUCK command, and I don’t let them eat excessive amounts of snow but haven’t had any medical issues with them. The muzzle may be a great tool for you to use when necessary.

You can try using the search function on the website to find the answer to any additional questions. It is located in the left hand corner of every page on our website. Simply type in your search terms or key words and you will be directed to articles, question & answers, free streaming videos and posts on our forum.

Cindy

100% (2 out of 2)
respondents found this answer helpful
Did you find this Q&A helpful?
Expert Dog Trainer Cindy Rhodes
100% (2 out of 2)
respondents found this answer helpful

Did you find this Q&A helpful?

Recommended Products
Scroll to Top