I had the chance to ask the various vets (an international cross-section of various vet programs) at my party about the advisability or inadvisability of removing water from a puppy's crate at night. The unanimous consensus was that a healthy 8-12 week old puppy who has had free access to water during the day is NOT HARMED in any way by removing a water bowl up an hour or so before going to bed. To the extent that some people feel uncomfortable lifting the water bowl, it is a personal preference not a physiological necessity. This of course, does not mean that you should sleep for 12 hours!
Nancy Melone, Ph.D. Mars, PA
