Dogs drink water reference 5 kg body weight: about 300 ml of water per day 10 kg body weight: about 400 ~ 600 ml of water per day 20 kg body weight: about 1000 ~ 1200 ml of water per day 40 kg body weight: about 1800 ~ 2400 ml of water per day Importance of water for dogs Like humans, water in the dog’s body occupies a large proportion of the adult dog’s The body water content of adult dogs is about 60 percent, as for puppies will be higher. Dogs to reduce body temperature is the way: water through the dog’s respiratory system and the role of the body surface to disperse at the same time, and the outside air for heat exchange to complete; at the same time, water is also an important material to participate in the dog’s body metabolism, cell structure and endocrine in water to maintain a normal state; and nutrients must be dissolved in water to be fully absorbed by the dog’s body, and then play a role. Especially for dogs that have been ill, water is more important, the body lacks water, is unable to quickly restore health. Therefore, in a sick time to let them more hydration to do. The dog’s body is only 20 percent water, it can be life-threatening. So, pooper scoopers should remember that dogs can not eat for two days, but not a day without water! Dogs drinking water considerations taboo one: directly drink tap water Some owners will feel that dogs drinking tap water is completely fine, which is a common misconception that we all exist. Because the tap water contains a lot of impurities and bacteria, dogs drink for a long time, the stomach is easy to have parasites, etc., will have an impact on dog health. So it is recommended that you should boil some cool white water to the dog to drink, tap water, or less to drink. Taboo two: drink too hot water to pay attention to one point, just boiled water, do not immediately give the dog to drink Oh, so as not to burn the dog’s mouth tongue and other parts of the organs, you can wait for the water to cool Taboo three: drink too cold water frozen, just out of the refrigerator water do not feed the dog, because too cold water, the dog drink, there may be gastrointestinal maladjustment, the phenomenon of diarrhea. If the dog has the phenomenon of diarrhea, you can use the dog food containing probiotics to feed, because probiotics can effectively regulate the dog’s gastrointestinal problems. Taboo four: drinking mineral water Many people think that mineral water is the best, but mineral water is not suitable for feeding Teddy dogs. Because of the high content of metal ions in mineral water, long-term drinking is easy to cause too many minerals, easy to form urinary stones, is not conducive to the health of dogs. Taboo five: long-term not to change the water Some owners usually fill a large pot of water to the dog, let the dog thirsty to drink, as long as there is water can be. But if you do not change the water to the dog for a long time, it is easy to breed bacteria, and dogs are prone to worms after drinking. So have to spend, it is recommended to change the water regularly, preferably once a day. Taboo six: use other drinks instead of water Never think that other drinks can replace the role of water, some owners will think to Teddy dogs drink drinks is actually the same as drinking water, but you do not know that the ingredients in the drink may be harmful to the dog’s body, and can not completely replace the role of water.
