Why do Puppies and Kittens Produce so Much Waste?
My 7 month old puppy pees at least 10 times a day and poops like 4-5 times a day. After he goes to the bathroom he comes in and drinks a full bowl of water then an hour later has to pee again.
Kortnie
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Anyone who has lived with one knows that puppies and kittens produce proportionately more waste than adult dogs and cats.
Their rapid growth is the reason for this. Young animals must process a great deal of food to make muscles, organs, and tissues. They need to drink large amounts of water in order to process the large amounts of food. And, because they eat and drink so much, they produce large amounts of waste.
Young puppies also urinate more often than adults until they are house trained (this is a behavioral matter). Also, puppies may urinate as a sign of submission. And many different diseases and syndromes may cause changes in urination.
But based on your description, I’m guessing that your puppy is urinating and defecating normally.
You have questions. 
Hi Doctor,
You’re quite correct! I adopted my Pem Corgi at about 4 months. Yes, he made a lot of “mistakes” in the house no matter how many walks he got. Puppies are puppies, that’s all there is to it. If dog and cat lovers don’t like like this, then go to the SPCA. Adopt older cats and dogs who may have some “house manners.” They will love you to their dying day for the kindess and care you give them!
Nice topic, I like dog and have a pem corgi at my home. I noticed same activity and mistakes in the house.
What brand of food is the puppy eating? Every brand found in grocery stores contains “fillers” (such as corn) that dogs of any age cannot digest. Since it cannot be digested, guess where it comes out? They also contain other yucky ingredients like “meat meal,” sugar, and food coloring, which pose no benefit to animals.