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Should I water down my dogs kibble?

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Adding water to your dog's food bowl when feeding a dry kibble will improve the rate of digestion. Hydrating a dog's stomach contents is a major assist in digestion by starting the breakdown of food particles.


Is it OK to put water on dry dog food?

Add water to dry dog food to make it more palatable and enhance the dog's hydration. So yes, it is OK to mix dry dog food with water. Moist dog food is always preferred by dogs over dry kibble, especially with weaning puppies. It tastes better, it smells better.

Should kibble be given dry or wet?

Dental health benefits: Dry food encourages dogs to chew their food, which aids in preventing tartar buildup and secondary periodontal disease. Convenience: Compared to wet food, dry diets are much easier to pre-portion, and they won't spoil if left out all day. This can be beneficial for dogs that are grazers.

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