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How much should a dog drink in 24 hours?

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Textbooks define normal water intake as 1-2ml per kilogram of bodyweight per hour (equivalent to approximately 25-50ml/kg/24hrs). For example, a 10kg dog, like a Westie, would be expected to drink approximately 480ml (just under a pint) in 24 hours.


How much water should my dog be drinking a day?

Most dogs should drink about 1 ounce of water for every pound that they weigh, every day. That means a 10-pound dog needs about two-thirds of a 16oz bottle of water daily. Really active pups or dogs who are pregnant or recently had puppies often need more water per pound of weight.

Should I let my dog drink water all day?

In general, a healthy dog will drink enough water daily to stay well hydrated, but there are a few instances where dehydration can occur. Here are a few situations where a dog may be at increased risk of dehydration: Kidney disease. Metabolic disorders (such as diabetes)

What is excessive dog drinking?

If your dog is drinking excessively (polydipsia) it is possibly because he is losing excess amounts of water for any of a number of reasons. While a number of diseases result in excess water intake and urine output, the most common of these diseases include kidney failure, diabetes mellitus and Cushing's disease.

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