Danois Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Yes another question from me! I am getting the hang of being owned by Angus (as opposed to serving the cat!) I restrict Angus' water consumption to stop him gulping as he is a high risk breed for bloat (dane). He is currently 11 weeks old and is at 12kg. I feed him Nutrience Giant Puppy food along with fresh mince every couple of days and plain yoghurt. He is generally peeing 6-8 times a day. When I put water down he generally drinks it all and sometimes looks for more - when he asks I generally give him some more. I know it is a difficult question but how much water on average does a dog drink or need in a day. I am in inner Sydney and have upped the water with this hotter weather. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 a dog will drink as much as it needs. if you think it is drinking & pissing, too much have your vet check it out. dogs can be diabetic. bloat is not caused by drinking too much water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 If you leave the water available at all times you dog will not gulp as much, he will be more likey to just have a bit every know and then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I agree, clean fresh water should be available at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 Thanks - was wondering what others thought was 'normal' (if there is such a thing) as I have had it suggested from a couple of other dane owners that leaving a full water bowl can be inviting trouble (be it giant paws, gulping etc etc) I would hate to think I am dehydrating him so will give it a couple of days of having a fuller bowl available and see how he paces himself. Am not worried about how much he is peeing - this was simply used as a reference. I am not completely in the dark re looking after dogs however my experience has always been with older dogs - common feature growing up (esp german shepherds) and then until recently, a spoodle (yes I know designer breed - it was my friend's dog and I took on caring for both of them - most beautiful natured dog) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 (edited) As poodlefan has said your pup must have access to clean fresh water all the time, especially so as you also feed a dry product. Our 11 week old puppy pees 6-7 times daily, she has fresh water whenever she wants it and she is also fed Nutro, a dry product. ;) Edited January 20, 2007 by Hesapandabear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I agree with the others, dogs need fresh clean water available at all times, restricting water, especially in hot weather is dangerous and unnecessary. Your dog is far more likely to gulp excess water if you restrict his access, if you leave water down all the time he'll simply drink enough to quench his thirst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 I have left the full water bowl down today and it has gone without a hitch - perhaps it was the new environment and recovery after the trip to me which was causing him to gulp etc Definately a full bowl down for him now - especially today in Sydney. Thanks for your advice on this one! Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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