It's okay if you drink a little, but don't drink too much. Because the content of metal ions in mineral water is high, and dogs do not have as strong a digestive capacity as us humans, allowing dogs to drink mineral water for a long time will cause the supply of minerals in their bodies to exceed demand, and some minerals will be excreted slowly. To form urinary stones, especially dogs suffering from uremia, it is better to drink less.

The amount of water a dog needs to drink in a day

The amount of water a dog needs to drink every day is determined by its body size. Generally, it is 50-60ml/kg for large dogs and 60-70ml for small dogs. /kg. If the dog has additional water loss in addition to normal urination, such as diarrhea, hot weather, nursing puppies, etc., the demand for water will increase relatively.

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.