Dogs need 50-90 ml of water per kilogram of body weight

Normally, a healthy dog ​​needs 50-90 ml of water per kilogram of body weight every day. For a dog weighing 10 kilograms, For small and medium-sized dogs, for example, their daily water requirement is 500-900 ml (including hidden water in food). For comparison, does your dog’s daily water intake meet the standard?

At present, sub-health conditions of domestic pet dogs in cities are common. In addition to excessive protein and fat intake in daily food, insufficient drinking water is also an important reason! Urinary tract stones and infections are both related to insufficient water intake.

Dogs who are alone at home are most likely to drink insufficient water

Dogs who are alone at home usually do not drink enough water. Firstly, because of their low activity level, their thirst is not strong; secondly, Because they cannot go out to excrete in time after drinking water, and it is uncomfortable to hold in their urine, the dog voluntarily reduces the amount of water it drinks. Parents, please observe carefully, has your dog ever had this kind of situation: when he learned that you were going to take him out for an activity, he would first run to the water basin, take a few sips, and then happily wait for you at the door?

Methods for dogs who don’t drink enough water

For healthy dogs who don’t drink enough water, there are several effective solutions:

1. Add something attractive to the dog in the water, such as a small amount of milk, yogurt, meat pellets, etc., so that the dog will have the motivation to drink water without feeling thirsty.

2. Train the dog to go to the toilet at a designated place at home to relieve the dog from the worry of holding in urine.

3. Increase the hidden water in the food, allowing the dog to drink a sufficient amount of water without knowing it, such as paste-like liquid food, porridge-like stew, etc.

For dogs suffering from certain diseases (such as cystitis) that need to drink a lot of water for treatment, if necessary, force-feeding methods can be used, such as using a large syringe to pour water into the dog's mouth to ensure that Drink adequate amounts of water.

For dogs with certain diseases (such as ascites) who need to control their water intake, they must not only control the amount of drinking water, but also control the amount of hidden water in their food.

Water is the source of life! Obvious changes in the amount of water your dog drinks at home may be signs of health problems. Do not take it lightly. Only by detecting abnormalities in time can you get timely diagnosis and treatment