The amount of water a dog drinks every day is determined by its body size. Adult dogs: 80-120 ml of water per kilogram of body weight per day. Puppies: 140-170 ml of water per kilogram of body weight per day. The amount of water consumed varies depending on the season. It will decrease or increase accordingly, and the dog will know how much water it needs, so generally we only need to add enough water to the dog bowl to ensure that the dog can have water to drink when it is thirsty.

Precautions for dogs to drink water

1. Bacteria are more likely to breed in hot weather. You must not only pay attention to the amount and time of water feeding, but also pay attention to timely replacement. Ensure the water source is clean.

2. It is generally recommended to feed cold boiled or purified water to dogs. It is not recommended to feed tap water for a long time. Tap water may contain parasites or bacteria, which will affect the health of dogs.

3. Do not give your dog some human drinks, such as tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, sugar-free drinks, etc., which will damage the dog’s stomach and teeth, and even endanger their lives. For example, caffeine and xylitol, which are common in drinks, are fatal poisons for dogs.

4. Let the dog develop a good habit of only drinking water from the bowl, and put enough water bowls in places where the dog often passes.