[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by dianaww

Hi No I haven't as we don't want to add anything, as he cannot have his teeth cleaned at the moment, due to being so ill, and being a YORKIE as you all will know their teeth can be an issue, he needs them cleaned so I don't want to add sugar, also he may have pancreatitis looming and has other issues, we are now adding quite a bit of water to his kibble, he has 4 small meals a day, and it is adding up to 200ml over the 4 meals so HALF The daily amount he needs, and he only ever used to drink 200ml maximum a day before, so we are at that point now, which is great, But I do value your suggestion, we are now trying other ways to get him to drink out side of meal times.

Had another thought...have you tried low-salt chicken broth...either on its own or sprinkled onto food? It would add good moisture. I know you don't want to add anything, so it may be a moot point. Just a thought though.