Water is the source of life and an indispensable thing for survival. Of course, drinking water is also very particular, we must pay attention to replenishing water in time when raising dogs. Drinking too much or too little can be extremely dangerous to your dog's health. The editor has sorted out the related problems of dogs drinking water, so that parents can understand.
Do you know how dogs drink water?
We usually see dogs licking water with their tongues, but in fact, dogs stick their tongues directly into the water into a spoon shape, and then send the water to their mouths.
How much water should a dog drink in a day?
Know that the exact amount of water your dog drinks is influenced by several factors and depends on the situation.
Basically, a dog needs to drink 100ml of drinking water for every kilogram of weight gain. If your dog is eating dry dog food, he will need to drink more water. Due to the needs of physical development, puppies drink significantly more water than adults. Dogs need to drink more water after exercising. When the weather is hot, a lot of water will evaporate from the dog's body, so the dog needs to drink more water at this time.
How to tell if your dog is drinking too much or too little water? Try the following methods:
1. Pinch the skin on the dog's neck, and then watch its rebound response. If it rebounds quickly, it means that it is drinking enough water.
2. Check to see if the dog's gums are moist.
3. If the dog drinks too much water, it may vomit and want to sleep.
If the dog takes the initiative to drink water, the parents must reward it. And it's best to place the water basin next to where he sleeps or next to food, which can remind him that it is time to drink.
