I assumed dogs should have water available but after wathcing a tv prog which suggested water should be limited im not so sure?? i still think the former but advice gratefully recieved thanx
2007-07-27 12:15:29 · 11 answers · asked by Fran G 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I didn't see that program but perhaps they were speaking about small pups while trying to do house training.
My dogs have water avaible to them all the time.
2007-07-27 12:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
\i didnt see the programme either, but I do know that some of the large breeds are prone to bloat, its very serious in dogs and sometimes after they have eaten and depending on what they have eaten, if they drink a lot of water it can give them bloat, as the name suggests the dogs stomach bloats up and can kill it if not treated very quickly. another reason if the dog is drinking lots of cold water it both fills the stomach and tricks into thinking its full, so the dog wont eat, hope this helps
2007-07-28 08:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by simon n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i saw a programme, not sure if its the same one, I think it was its me or the dog, where the two grey hounds kept urinating in the house.
Water should always be out for animals at all times, unless your dog does have a problem controlling his bladder and urinating in the house. But if this happening you should monitor your dog at all times and maybe consult a vet before doing this.
xx
2007-07-29 02:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by LoopyLoo_x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I leave fresh water out for my dog at all times! When I go to put clean water in her bowl, I always clean the bowl to make sure all the slime etc, that can grow on the bowl is cleaned properly! (what I mean is the slime etc that can grow on lying water)..therefore I change her water frequently, to ensure it's fresh.
I also saw, in a pet shop the other day, lol.. water for dogs! (buy one get one free)! Ooh and I saw isotonic drinks (like an energy drink) for dogs!! What a rip off!!!
Please always leave fresh water out for your doggie.. they will only drink it when they want it!
2007-07-27 13:00:55 · answer #4 · answered by lala 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they should have a large bowl of fresh water available 24/7
2007-07-31 03:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mum keeps her dogs water outside. during the day the door is open so they can wander in and out and drink if they want it. at night they don't get it. if for some reason the door is closed the dogs soon make it obvious they want a drink.
if they are guzzling water it can make them sick but i don't see how they can have 'too much water' water is good for all animals.
2007-07-27 12:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by Rags 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your worried about water that comes out the tap dont studies have shown it is healthier than bottled.water down some skimmed milk.then he wont get so much water if your still worried. but dogs need plenty of fluid
2007-07-27 12:34:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always leave fresh water in a bowl in the kitchen
2007-07-27 12:24:27 · answer #8 · answered by Diamond 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
dogs should always have water available. the only time you might restrict it would be if you were having a problem with toilet training.
2007-07-28 12:45:33 · answer #9 · answered by janemull 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of program was that????
It's no fun being thirsty and having nothing to drink, not for humans and not for animals.
2007-07-27 15:39:03 · answer #10 · answered by Wednesday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋