Is hydration safe for dogs?
If your dog has a balanced diet, takes in their fluids and isn’t suffering from heat exhaustion or l Read More
What is a good way to hydrate your dog?
Don Hoppe
2025-08-25 00:31:00
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Water promotes metabolic function, or the chemical processes that produce energy within the body. It aids in the transportation of nutrients throughout the body, which are required for energy. Water is required to maintain body temperature. Without adequate hydration, dogs’ internal temperature rises, creating a lack of energy. Water is responsible for the process of hydrolysis, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller ones that can be digested more effectively. Water also helps to dissolve soluble fibres, softens stool, and essentially makes the entire digestive process much more efficient. Providing enough water can help maintain the gut/brain axis, or the line of communication between the brain and the gut, and support the brain's functioning, as the canine brain is up to 85% water.
Jany Bartell
2025-08-15 21:21:56
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Your dog should always have access to water. But some things that might encourage your pooch to drink a good amount include: keeping their water fresh, and their bowl clean, leaving water in different locations, using different bowls, using a non-slip mat or surface for their bowl, making sure their bowl is the right size and height, using a slightly elevated water stand for older or arthritic dogs, leaving them to it or staying nearby: whichever makes them feel relaxed. The amount of water they should drink daily depends on their age, size, activity level, diet, medical conditions and treatments. Speak to your vet for specific advice for your dog, or if you notice a change in their drinking habits. Some dogs may become worried around their water bowls, it could be that the sound of their collar hitting the bowl frightens them, or there might not be enough water, particularly if they’re having to share. Make sure your pooch always has access to fresh and clean water, but speak to your vet if you’re worried they’re dehydrated or show any signs of dehydration. Top tip: set up multiple bowls of water around the house, so that your dog can still access the wet stuff after a mischievous moment.
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Anissa McCullough
2025-08-05 11:08:25
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Always have fresh water available. It sounds obvious, but always having fresh, cool water available is key. Place bowls in multiple locations around your home and garden so your dog never has to go far for a drink. Make sure to bring water along for walks and park visits when you're out and about this summer. Imagine going for a jog in the heat without water – it's not fun for anyone. Keep them hydrated through their food, if your dog isn't big on drinking, you can always add hydration via their food. Raw food is usually pretty moist due to the vegetables, fruits, and meat juice, but for those on dry or cooked food diets who want to moisten things up a bit, you can try adding a few tablespoons of water or one of our tasty bone broths. Invest in a pet fountain, some dogs prefer running water, a pet fountain can make drinking more appealing. Hydrating foods, such as fresh fruits like Cucumbers and Watermelon, are over 90% water, so they are super hydrating snacks and safe for dogs to quench their thirst. Keep their bowl clean, daily cleaning of your dog's bowl is essential in the fight against bacterial growth, it keeps the water fresh, making it more appealing to your pooch, thus keeping them healthy and hydrated.