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Originally Posted by Maximo  Good question. I have been wondering about this too because we bring icy water to the park with us. In humans, I've read it makes our bodies work harder/burn more fuel to drink ice cold water. So I've been wondering if it is better to give the doggies water that is closer to room temperature.
Crunching ice itself can potentially can fracture teeth. |
I like that part, burning more calories by drinking cold refreshing water.
I would think it works about the same for dogs too. But the possible stomach spasms & bloat scares me...Mimi did throw up some water & have a distened tummy so I will be giving them only room temp water from now on. Who knows, maybe it wasn't the cold water that did it to her but better to be safe than sorry. I tried giving them ice before but they were not interested until I cracked them into smaller pieces & gave it them, I almost cracked my teeth!
I wonder if dogs get brain freeze too? loll