How long can a dog go without water?

Just in case you are wondering how long can a dog go without water? the answer is a dog can go for three days without water.

This does not mean your dog will be healthy after three days. Any dog that hasn’t had water for three days will be in very poor shape and will need immediate hydration and intervention from a VET to avoid any long term damage. Dogs are like humans, they are mammals and need a lot of water for basic bodily functions

 

A dog is made up of about 80% water so a reduction of 10% in the volume of water in their body can have severe consequences which can be deadly if not identified and dealt with immediately.

 

How can a dog become dehydrated?

 

It is uncommon for a dog not to need to drink water but there are various reasons why they may prefer to avoid drinking.

 

Sore Mouth Due to Injuries

 

For instance, A dog that has out playing fetch with a stick and may have gotten parts of wood stuck in parts of its tongue or mouth It is highly likely that your dog will not want to drink because of the discomfort or pain it will cause.

 

Illness

 

When a dog is ill for any reason they will soon become dehydrated because the action of vomiting makes them to suffer a lot of water loss. The simple fact that they feel sick regularly means they will avoid drinking Diarrhea can also create dehydration through the volume of water being lost in his stool.

 

Lack of Access

 

It is common for people to forget that their dog will need constant access to water in Hot weather. Any lack of access to water will dehydrate your dog very quickly.

 

How do you know your dog is dehydrated?

 

Here are some signs your dog doesn’t have enough water. It is necessary to be conscious of the quantity of water your dog is actually getting, so close monitoring is always required.

 

Decreased appetite - being dehydrated causes difficulty digesting or even swallowing food, if you see that your ordinarily hungry dog is not impressed by food, he may be dehydrated.

 

Lethargy - dehydration cause your dog’s muscles to have less blood running through them and consequently they will have less energy.

 

Extreme Panting - this symbolizes that your dog is overheating and early is a warning sign that dogs may be thirsty,

 

Sunken eyes - occur because of a shortage of water in the tissues behind the eyes and in the eyes themselves.

 

Dry warm nose and gums - dog's noses and gums should appear cool, wet and moist if your dog is healthy

 

Lack of elasticity in the skin - If your dog's skin does not have its usual spring this is a sign of dehydration, seek professional help, if he wont drink.

 

Here are some simple actions you can take to guarantee that your dog is constantly well hydrated:

 

Always make a habit of checking the dog's water bowl

Hydrated Food can help prevent Dehydration in Dogs

Be patient, a sick dog is like a sick child, they will need a lot of encouragement to eat and drink while they are sick.

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