oh, I wasnt really worried, just wondering if it was unusual. I suppose she drinks enough for what she does . she is lazy during the middle of the day and lays around. But look out come evening, she is ready to run wild then she will drink good after I take her out to play a while to. But I've even carried her to her water bowl and let her lick it from my fingers when I first noticed then I started dropping some ice in her bowl all along. Everyday hubby comes home with ice water, we meet him outside and he pours the ice out on the ground for her, she is more excited to see him than the ice tho but she does eat some of it. thanks to all for your answers, its always appreciated. I did want to make sure tho, that there might be more I could do to encourage her to drink so I appreciate the tip on the karo syrup.