Rehydrating Your Sick Dog

When dogs get sick, they usually stop drinking water. This can cause dehydration and lead to more serious problems. So, drinking water and taking the prescribed medication are important for recovery. Read below to learn how to rehydrate your sick pup.

Stick to Water

Although we eat soup when we are sick, it is best to stick to water when your pal is under the weather. Sudden changes in diet during sickness can cause things such as heart failure. So, keep your companion’s water dish full to help them rehydrate.

Add Ice

If your pal doesn’t seem interested in drinking, add ice cubes to the water dish. Then, the water will be nice and chilled and be more appealing to your pup. This will make your furry friend cool and hydrated. However, if your pal still doesn’t drink any water, call your vet!

Wet Food

Wet food will help to rehydrate your pal due to the higher water content. Additionally, you can place some wet food in the water bowl so your pal can eat and drink at the same time. Using already wet food will keep it from getting soggy as kibble will become.

Easy Access

Lastly, be sure that your dog’s food and water bowls are easy to reach. You may have to move them from their normal location. Because your pal isn’t feeling the greatest, you need to be sure that food and water are easy to get to so they are more likely to eat and drink.

Water will help replenish body fluids and flush toxins, which will lead to a faster recovery. Just like you, dogs need water to survive. So, follow the tips above to help get your pal back to their fun and playful self!