When you say that you soak his nuts, does that mean you soak his kibble? That may be enough to fulfill his water needs. Just keep water around him all of the time and look for the signs of dehydration. My guess is your dog is drinking when you’re not looking.
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Symptoms of Dehydration
The observable signs of dehydration in dogs can include one or more of the following:
Excessive skin tenting/decreased skin turgor (the skin stays “stuck together” for a prolonged period of time after being gently lifted and pressed between two fingers. Normal skin pliability depends in large part upon hydration status. Obesity and emaciation can alter the results of this test.)
Loose skin (loss of elasticity)
Wrinkled skin (due to dryness)
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Lack of appetite (inappetance; anorexia)
Weight loss (may be rapid in onset)
Excessive volume of urine production and output (polyuria)
Lethargy; listlessness
Weakness
Depression
Panting
Excessive drooling/salivation (ptyalism)
Tacky, dry gums and other mucous membranes
Elevated heart rate (tachycardia)
Weak pulse quality/strength
Prolonged capillary refill time (this is a simple test done by pressing on the dog’s gums with a fingertip and assessing how long it takes for the spot to return to its normal pink color; the normal canine capillary refill time is less than 2 minutes.)
Sunken eyes (enophthalmos; usually bilaterally symmetrical/affecting both eyes equally)
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You could measure the water you put in your dogs bowl, and then measure the remaining water after 24 hours and get a better indication how much your dog is drinking. If you are giving him canned food, it contains a lot of water.
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