Dogs should drink enough water every day

They can go without food for two days, but they cannot go without water for one day. A water shortage of 20% is life-threatening. Under normal circumstances, adult dogs need about 100 ml of water per kilogram of body weight per day, and puppies need 150 ml of water per kilogram of body weight per day.

The role of water on dogs

Water is the most important substance for dogs’ life activities. Water must be involved in the digestion, absorption, and transportation of various nutrients, the elimination of waste, the regulation of body temperature, and lactation of bitches.
Water is an essential nutrient for dogs. The body of an adult dog contains about 60% water, and the proportion is even higher in puppies. Water is an essential substance for dog metabolism. Only with the participation of water can the body's endocrine and cell structure be maintained in a normal state. In addition, the evaporation of water forms heat exchange with the outside world through the body surface and respiratory system, which can lower body temperature. If nutrients are not dissolved in water, they cannot be fully absorbed. Especially sick dogs cannot recover from lack of water.

Precautions for dogs to drink water

1. During high temperature seasons, after exercise or when feeding dry food to dogs, owners should increase the amount of water their dogs drink.
2. The best water for dogs to drink is boiled water. Do not feed tap water, because the chlorine content in tap water is too high, which will have an impact on the dog’s body.
3. It is best to change the dog’s water once a day to keep it fresh and clean.