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Water And Fluids For Dogs
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To maintain your dog's nutritious state and help it maintain normal functions it needs
access to clean fresh water in its own drinking bowl. A dog will need approximately 45 - 50mls
of water per kilogram of bodyweight each day. So an averaged sized flat coated retriever will
need about 1.5 litres of water each day. This amount will vary for each dog, depending on whether
it is fed dry or wet food, the weather, the amount of exercise it gets, etc.
Avoid plastic bowls, which are easily chewed and buy metal bowls
instead, buying a separate one for the dog's water and food. Wash these daily and
provide a fresh supply of clean water several times a day to maintain your puppy's
health. It should have ready access to the water throughout the day and at night. If your dog
is fed dried food it should have access to water immediately after eating, as it is more likely to
be thirsty.
Milk should not be given to adult dogs, as they cannot digest lactose because
they do not produce the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the products.
A placemat beneath the dog's bowl will soak up any spillages and stop the bowl slipping and
prevent damage to your floor.
SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION IN A DOG
- Exhaustion
- Loss of appetite
- Sunken Eyes
- A dry mouth
- Loss of skin elasticity - pinch the dogs skin and release it- if it takes longer
than 3 seconds to snap back flat and in its normal position then the dog is dehydrated
and need veterinary attention.
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