Getting a dog to drink water?

Amber on 6/22/2010, 9:49 am

Any ideas? I suggested ice or a little bit of chicken broth in the water.

(Sorry to keep coming to you all with questions about Tiff's Boxer, but y'all are the dog experts in my opinion!)

Tyson&LuLu'sMom on 6/22/2010, 10:05 am

I remember Joan (pugsmum) suggested putting a little bit of tuna in some water a few times a day.

Eph91 on 6/22/2010, 10:48 am

Is the dog eating? I drown Emmet's food in water b/c he's a stone former. I figure that way at least I know he's getting a good amount at each meal.

Amber on 6/22/2010, 10:58 am

Tyson&LuLu'sMom wrote:I remember Joan (pugsmum) suggested putting a little bit of tuna in some water a few times a day.

Thanks, I will mention that to her as well!

Eph91 wrote:Is the dog eating? I drown Emmet's food in water b/c he's a stone former. I figure that way at least I know he's getting a good amount at each meal.

She has eaten treats but not her food yet. She seems to be a really nervous little mite. I suspect it will take a while before she makes herself at home.

papaspugs on 6/22/2010, 11:54 am

Did Tiffany get a Boxer? Did I miss that post? I hope he/she is doing better about drinking water.

smoochieface on 6/22/2010, 12:21 pm

When we needed Bruno to drink more water due to his UTI, we started adding 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water to his kibble. That's what worked for us. But I do recall something about being more careful with that technique with larger dogs because of the risk of bloat (or something like that).

LisaIzzyAggy on 6/22/2010, 12:22 pm

Eph91 wrote:Is the dog eating? I drown Emmet's food in water b/c he's a stone former. I figure that way at least I know he's getting a good amount at each meal.

I mix 1/2 cup of water in each of my girls meals also. Cuts down on the UTI's. I think the idea of putting something that tastes good in the water would work well too.

PhoebesMommy on 6/22/2010, 12:27 pm

Phoebe once wouldnt drink water, and someone told me to add a little chicken broth to her water...it gave it some flavor and since it has some natural salts to it, it made her more thirsty to drink more.

Amber on 6/22/2010, 2:51 pm

papaspugs wrote:Did Tiffany get a Boxer? Did I miss that post? I hope he/she is doing better about drinking water.

Yep! I'll send you a picture message - her name is Matti and she is adorable!

Thanks everyone! I got a text a few minutes ago that she's drinking now. not sure which method worked or if she ust decided on her own to drink. Will let you know when I find out Very Happy

TNPUGMOMOF3 on 6/22/2010, 4:15 pm

It's usually nerves. They need to settle in to feel comfortable enough to eat and/or drink sometimes. My other thought was some dogs will only eat or drink out of a certain type bowl if that is what they are used too!

Snifter&Toddy on 6/23/2010, 8:43 am

If I have ever thought my boys needed a drink I have put a teaspoon of milk in their bowl of water. I know milk is not ideal but it certainly works for me.

ewoodpugz on 7/1/2010, 9:12 am

If my boys are ill and I'm worried about them getting plenty of fluids in I just put the slightest dribble of fat free milk in, teeny tiny bit just to colour the water. Works for me.

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