How Much Water Does My Pet Need?

Did you know that July is #NationalPetHydrationAwarenessMonth?

You might be wondering how much water your pet needs to drink each day. That’s a great question!

🐶Dogs usually require 1oz. of water for every pound they weigh. That means a 10lb. dog would need a little over a cup daily.

🐱Cats need 2-4oz. every day.

*Active, lactating, or animals that spend time outdoors will require more water to prevent dehydration.

HELP! My Pet Won’t Drink Enough Water!

We often say that we can lead our dogs to water, but we can’t make them drink. That’s usually when they are coughing, and I try to convince them to drink to clear their throats. They just don’t understand. Here are a few tricks to help your pet drink more water:

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• Add a flavor to their water. Cats will take a second look at tuna juice water. My dogs will always drink water with a bit of bone broth mixed in it. 

• Buy a drinking fountain to provide running water. An animal’s natural instinct is to avoid stagnant water to avoid bacteria. A cool fountain is also a favorite of kitties.

• Add extra water to their food. Bentley drinks like a camel and can empty a water dish when he decides to drink. I feel better adding a little extra water to his Dr. Harvey’s food. It helps him get more water and he tends to squash his food so it makes it easier for him to lick his bowl clean.

• Make some fruit flavored ice cubes. These are perfect for keeping cool when they are playing in the backyard. You can always drop a couple in their water dish.

• This last tip is one of the most important. Please wash your pet’s water dish daily. They are a Petri dish of bacteria and one of the dirtiest things in your home. If their water gets nasty, they are less likely to drink any. It only takes a minute to wash out the bowl and your pet will definitely appreciate it.

* Don’t stay thirsty, my friends! Stay hydrated! *

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