Hi i have a staffy pup of 16 weeks, i am finding him hard to drink water. We go for long walks and things and if i go work come home he don't seem to drink water. He is going for a wee ok and bowels are well. I have given him milk only a couple of times as i don't want him to get used to it.
Is staffys known to not drink water? Any more tips be helpfull 2.
Thanks
2007-11-14 07:01:49 · 14 answers · asked by princes23 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You will probaby find that he is getting plenty of fluids from other places. His diet may contain already quite moist foods and if he is anything like my dogs he will ignore fresh water and drink from little puddles on the kids garden toys.
I always find that milk gives my dogs diarrhea.
2007-11-14 07:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by lilmissdisorganised 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My staffy is 7 months and he doesnt drink much either - he sometimes does after a walk, sometimes after a meal but that's about it.
His weeing and pooing is fine too - don't be too worried, as long as he knows where his water is he will drink what he needs, and theres no harm in milk every now and then - we give ours some milk every morning out of the cereal bowls!
Kat and Charlie Dog
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2007-11-15 04:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
staffies tend to drink more in the summer than in the cooler weather our puppy is a staffie cross english bull and he only visits the drink bowl 2 or 3 times a day he is the same age as yours. hope this helps
2007-11-14 07:17:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the first staffy we had didn't drink much and we were constantly worried about him. he tended only to drink it when it was really cold and he would drink it before we had even put the bowl on the floor.
but then he wouldnt touch water again until it was cold and fresh (weird)
but the staffy we have now, he drinks water all the time (and hes sooo mmessy) he drinks loads.
i suppose all dogs are differnent. you could always nip him to vet and double check. better to be safe than sorry.
2007-11-14 07:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No milk. dogs are lactose intolerant. However, a bit of chicken broth mixed half and half with water will make most finicky drinkers better. Also try a good wet puppy food like Merrick or wellness. they are pretty easy to come by. If he has wet food he will drink less because he is getting it in his food. this is more natural since they eat raw meat in the wild and that is about %80 moisture and kibble is only about %12. Don't get canned food from just any were. low quality will cause the runs and also bad teeth. but high quality will keep him in good shape. good luck!
2007-11-14 07:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by lizard S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-02 08:50:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 2 staffies , one drinks normal the other drinks a lot less. heres whats worked for us:
use a non reflective bowl, ie not steel
mix water with his food
use a new, more interesting bowl ( maybe bright coloured)
2007-11-15 09:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by M.S. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My staffy pup (8 months now) started like that, but now she drinks plenty as we go for very long walks. If you are concerned then phone your vets and ask for some advice.
2007-11-14 07:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by Flit 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He will drink when he is thirsty. Some dogs drink more than others. The milk isn't harmful - but it may give him diarrhea.
Just make sure that his water is clean & fresh - change it every day. He will be fine.
2007-11-14 07:09:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if he is urinating he is probly drinking when your not around, some dogs dont drink as much water and thats what wet food is for, but i would try and place water in his food bowl with his food, so he is consuming the water with out knowing
2007-11-14 07:05:50 · answer #10 · answered by Spanky 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋