![]() But if she’s eating primarily dry dog food (which I don’t recommend), she may actually need more than the average daily intake to compensate for the lack of moisture in her diet. ![]() If your dog is eating a moisture-rich, species-appropriate diet, she’s getting some of her water needs met with each meal, so she may not drink as much from her water bowl. So, a healthy 65-pound Labrador Retriever should be drinking between about 33 and 65 ounces, or about ¼ to ½ gallon of water daily. How much water your dog needs each day depends on his size, diet, age, activity level, and weather conditions.Ī good general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day. General Guidelines for Water Consumption and How to Tell If Your Dog is Dehydrated So, if your pet is drinking less or more water than normal, you should have her checked by your veterinarian to rule out an underlying condition. Dogs with pancreatitis, parvovirus, or leptospirosis tend not to drink much water, but a brewing bladder infection, other types of infection, or a metabolic problem such as Cushing's disease, and diabetes can cause excessive thirst and water consumption. And drinking too much water can actually be toxic.Īlso, the amount of water your dog drinks can be an indicator of an underlying illness. Keeping an eye on your pet’s water consumption is important because too little can result in dehydration, urinary tract issues like kidney stones, and organ failure. So it’s possible your own canine companion is either under- or over-hydrated. If so, you might be surprised to learn that while some dogs instinctively know to drink just the right amount of water for their needs, some dogs don’t drink enough water, and others drink too much. ![]() ![]() Have you ever wondered how much water your dog needs each day? Do you assume he’ll drink precisely the amount he needs if you give him free access to fresh clean water at all times? ![]()
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