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| Castanha |
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 | My 4 1/2 month puppy doesn't drink much at all. I've been observing her throughout the day and even after an walk in the hills she doesn't want to drink. She wants to eat, but not drink. Is that normal? | ||||
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| Crnosrce1 |
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| Guest | Put water in her food and youll "trick" her into drinking. 1 of mine wont drink unless Im next to her water bowl, and even then it's like a punishment. | ||||
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| Castanha |
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| | I mix a bit of organic milk with her water in the morning, but this is not something I want to do all her life. I'll try the food/water trick...lol | ||||
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| acamper |
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 | Not trying to hyjack but hopefully this goes along with your thread Castanha. How much water SHOULD dogs drink a day and is it true for big dogs that we should be concerned about bloat if drinking too soon before or after eating? | ||||
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| Crnosrce1 |
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| Guest | Yes you should be concerned for big dogs water intake, especially after workouts. They will drink themselves to death, literally, if allowed. I dont know if theres a set amount required, but Ive taking to mixing warm water with the meals till it floats. Thats what works for me, not saying its a guideline or a rule. | ||||
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| Igmuska |
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| Guest | It is not about the water itself, but about the quantity that is risky. I say risky, because not every dog that drink copious amounts of water will bloat. When performing or exercising, I prefer a 10 minute cool down before allowing a drink. I count to twenty, remove the dog from the water and then if I am done with the work, I reintroduce water 20-30 minutes after finishing. If hiking, I just let them drink. They usually lie in the water while they drink. I never had a bloat issue on a trail, but I also never hike or work dogs on a full belly. | ||||
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| acamper |
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| | WOW, I thought the eating was the cause of bloat not water or how MUCH water. My dog WOLFS it down then I give him another half bowl. The vet reccently said he doesn't get enough water so I don't know how much is too much OR little. Sorry Castanha, hope it's still helping with your issues. I THINK we're both newbies so hopefully this is helping us both. | ||||
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| Igmuska |
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| Guest | Bloat can happen in the middle of the night as well, as can gastric torsion. All it is is inflation of the stomach. GDV (torsion) is when it flips on itself. Make sure he has lots of water. Limiting water only pertains to during exercise. GDV is at highest risk after or during exercise. This can happen with water or food intake. It can happen on an empty stomach, but it is rare. | ||||
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| acamper |
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| | Thank you VERY much Igmuska I am TRULY a NEWBIE. I take ALL of the advice and information I can this is my first dog of ANY kind. I know NOW to limit during or immediately AFTER exercise, but what about before or AFTER meals? I've THOROUGHLY done my homework and research but I was run into conflicting information. Now, how about rather the bowl should be raised or not? I've also seen conflicting reports about THAT as well. | ||||
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| tosamama |
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 | It takes a long time for dogs to suffer ill effects from starvation or dehydration, they're much tougher than we are. My male dog went 5 days without drinking or eating once when one of my female dogs was in heat. I was worried, but really he suffered no ill effects whatsoever. My Bulldog hardly ever drinks water, as she's on canned food which is mostly water anyway. | ||||
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