Getting a new puppy is an exciting time, yet also a very stressful one. Your little fluff ball can be a lot to handle, and their health is your number one priority. Your pupster, on the other hand, seems to be unaware of the word “safety” as they try to chew on wires and run right into furniture.<\/p>\n
While keeping so many other safety precautions in mind, it’s vital to not forget about your little canine’s water intake.<\/p>\n
When housetraining a puppy<\/a>, the amount of water they drink, and when they drink, it needs to be strategic. During the night, you should be taking your pup’s water bowl away. Due to their fast metabolism and small bladder, if you let your puppy drink water all night, you’ll be getting up every few hours to take them outside.<\/p>\n You want to be consistent with when you take their water bowl away though, along with their food bowl. This allows them to start following a specific schedule and not associating you taking their food and water away as a punishment. Two or three hours before bedtime is approximately the best time to do this, so they’re able to go to the bathroom one more time before bed and hopefully won’t have to again multiple times throughout the night.<\/p>\n For example, if bedtime is 10 pm, then you should be removing their food and water between 7 and 8 pm.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The proper amount of water facilitates your pup’s whole metabolic process (digestions, brain activity, blood flow, breathing, etc.). Drinking water also helps clear out harmful toxins in their system, as well as regulating their temperature.<\/p>\n When your furry friend gets too hot, they’ll start to pant. Panting helps them cool off by releasing water through their respiratory system. If this does happen though your fluff ball will need some extra water to replace the amount they lost to keep cool.<\/p>\n Just like us, our little canine’s blood is made up of mostly water, so to keep it running oxygen smoothly throughout their bodies – they need a healthy amount of water.<\/p>\n Usually, you can count on your pup to self regulate a healthy amount of water, but there are exceptional cases that may be causing Fido not to be drinking enough.<\/p>\n Causes for dehydration in your puppy could be from:<\/p>\n But how can you tell if your pup isn’t getting enough water? Since you can’t just ask them yourself, here are a few tests you can do at home to quickly check for dehydration:<\/p>\n If you’ve started to notice your pup isn’t getting all the water they need, there are a few steps you can take to encourage them to drink more.<\/p>\n Overhydration can be just as dangerous for your pup as dehydration, so it should not be taken lightly. Many times this occurs when your furball is swimming or playing in with water, but can still happen without either of this occurring.<\/p>\n Signs of Water Intoxication include:<\/p>\n If you’re concerned about the amount of water you pupster is drinking, and there doesn’t seem to be a change, consult your veterinarian because there could be an underlying issue that needs to be addressed.<\/p>\n With a new puppy comes a boatload of new responsibilities, and ensuring they’re drinking the appropriate amount of water is one of those. Above all, though, don’t forget to take a break from always stressing over your puppy’s well-being and just enjoy their sweet company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Getting a new puppy is an exciting time, yet also a very stressful one. Your little fluff ball can be a lot to handle, and their health is your number one priority. Your pupster, on the other hand, seems to be unaware of the word “safety” as they try to chew on wires and run…<\/p>\nWhy Your Puppy’s Water Intake is so Important<\/h3>\n
What Dehydration Looks Like in Your Pup<\/h3>\n
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Avoiding Overhydration in Your Puppy<\/h3>\n
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