Your Dog Is Hot or Exercisingĭepending on the temperature and the amount of exercise your dog does, more water may be necessary. Talk with your veterinarian to figure out why your dog is not drinking enough water and how you can help. If your dog is sick from another underlying cause, or has mobility or pain issues, they also might not drink the amount of water they need. You might notice that your dog drinks less than when eating only dry kibble on a daily basis. Your Dog Is Eating Wet Food or a Homemade Dietĭogs that are fed a canned food or a homemade diet will receive some moisture through their food, as these are about 65-80% water. Here are a few common reasons why a dog might be drinking less water than usual. Why Your Dog Might Drink Less Water Sometimes Just make sure that your dog has plenty of fresh, clean water every day. Unless directed by your veterinarian, it’s not necessary to measure out the exact water amounts your pet drinks. However, there are many factors that can affect how much your dog will drink, so you should not be restricting your dog’s water intake. In general, dogs should drink approximately 1 ounce of water (1/8 of a cup) per pound of body weight each day. There are several ways to estimate how much water an individual dog needs, and this tend to vary due to individual circumstances. So how much water should a dog drink? Find out whether your dog is drinking enough water or more water than usual. You also need to be aware of when your dog is drinking more water than usual, as this could be a sign of illness.
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This can happen if your dog isn’t getting enough water, which is why you should clean and refill your dog’s water bowl daily. More specifically, your dog will dehydrate. Without water, your dog’s body will not function properly.
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Water is the main component of healthy, living cells of the body. Reviewed and updated for accuracy on August, 11, 2020 by Jennifer Larsen, DVM, PhD, DAVCN