The reason why dogs don’t like to drink water

Drinking too little water may be caused by parvovirus, spirocheteosis, or pancreatitis. Some dogs may simply not like to drink water.

Solutions for dogs who don’t like to drink water

1. Encouragement method: After the dog takes the initiative to drink water, immediately give him praise and encouragement.
2. Position method: Place the water dish next to the dog’s sleeping place or next to the food, so that he can often see the water and realize: it’s time to drink water.
3. Mixing method: Add dog-specific seasoning packets, such as glucose powder, into the water. This can not only improve the taste of the water and increase his "drinking desire", but also provide a certain amount of energy. (This method should not be used frequently to prevent the dog from developing dependence.)
4. Soup method: Simply use chicken or beef soup instead of water for the dog, and then slowly add a larger proportion of water to the soup for the dog. The dog gradually gets used to it.
5. Tool method: Using a fountain-type water dispenser, first let him be attracted to this type of drinking tool to drink water.
6. Exercise method: You can increase the amount of exercise for your dog appropriately, and provide him with drinking water after exercise. However, this method is only suitable for healthy dogs.

How much water is appropriate for a dog to drink a day?

The amount of water a dog drinks is mainly affected by 5 factors, which can be increased or decreased depending on the situation.
Weight: Adult dogs: 180~120 ml;
                    Puppies: 140 ~ 170 ml.
(per kg of body weight per day)
Staple food: Dogs eating dry food drink more water than dogs eating wet food.
Puppies: Due to their physical development, they need more water than adult dogs.
Climate: When the weather is hot, more water is needed to evaporate for cooling.
Exercise: When a dog has experienced heavy physical exercise, it is appropriate to increase the amount of water it drinks by 1% of its body weight.

How to judge whether a dog is drinking enough water

1. Gently pinch a piece of skin on the dog's neck and observe how the skin bounces back after letting go. A quick rebound indicates sufficient moisture, while a slow recovery indicates lack of water.
2. Look at the gums. Slippery gums represent health, while dry gums are a sign of dehydration.
3. Dogs that drink too much water will often vomit and become drowsy. This can be understood based on the dog’s condition.

What is the best water for dogs to drink?

Some people are very particular and like to give their dogs something to drink.Mineral water or purified water. In fact, the former can easily cause stones or urinary system problems, while the latter can reduce the dog's own resistance. Drinking either type for a long time will cause problems.
Relatively speaking, it is more recommended to drink it cold and boiled, which is beneficial to the long-term health of dogs. It is generally not recommended to drink tap water as there are too many parasites (it is okay if you drink it occasionally, remember to let it settle for about 15 minutes to half an hour to let the chlorine escape before giving it to your dog).