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Tank156 · 03-17-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Harrysmum

One of my daughter's cats does that!

And when our schnauzer went off water for a while, I would sometimes put a favourite treat in his bowl of water (I'll probably get told off for saying that!!!

) Sally + Harry x

So funny about the faucet! I just gave him a bath and he walked around the water and drank the water out of the bathtub! There wasn't any shampoo or anything used yet so I let him take his sips.....crazy dog!!! Haha!

And I'll try the treat trick as well! Anything to get him drinking water on his own is worth a shot!!

Nancy1999 · 03-17-2012, 03:25 PM

Gatorade has too much sugar so please don't tempt him with that. If you are feeding wet food your dog may not need any additional water, especially if your air isn't dry. Dogs lose water through panting and urination, and dry air makes them lose more water. I'm told Pedialyte is safe for dogs and can help rehydrate them and of course unsalted chicken broth is another favorite. Unless there is something wrong with him, dog know exactly how much to drink, so you may be worrying about nothing.

dawn27 · 03-17-2012, 03:44 PM

I just saw this, wondering how he is doing today! You might try putting an ice cube in his water to make it interesting for him. Might get messy but could get him drinking.

Hope he's doing better....

Yorkiemom1 · 03-17-2012, 05:13 PM

I actually purchased a waterer for dogs that works like a small fountain, you put water in the bowl and plug the machine in and it draws water up a small "tower" in the middle of the bowel, and it spurts out from the top like a fountain and goes back into the water bowl below....I have several that drink the water as it spurts from the top of the tower!

Tank156 · 03-19-2012, 05:11 PM

Hi Everyone, just saw there were more comments on here, I've tried ice cubes, constant fresh purified water etc etc etc.....it's been gorgeous and in the high 70's here lately and we play outside a lot and he pants so I know he's thirsty and he just won't touch water, my vet said I can add a splash of vitamin water to his water and it would be fine so I've tried that and it worked great so I will do that for a while and then start weaning him off that after a while of possible! I don't worry much during meal times as I know he gets hydration from his food, but when it's hot outside and playing he needs to drink something so I'm glad I found a solution finally!!

dawn27 · 03-19-2012, 05:22 PM

Thats good to hear.... dogs, so Unpredictable and so weird at times. Such a mystery, good thing we have YT... and vets. to help us figure them out.

AprilLove · 03-19-2012, 05:34 PM

Have you tried switching his water bowl to stainless steel? Just an option in case its the bowl that is the problem. You can also try a water bottle feeder and just for info, dogs water needs are approx one ounce water per pound of body weight per day. This varies of course depending on season/exercise/temps... If he is getting moist food, you can look on the label for what the moisture content is in the food and calculate how much he is getting through his food

Tank156 · 03-19-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AprilLove

Have you tried switching his water bowl to stainless steel? Just an option in case its the bowl that is the problem. You can also try a water bottle feeder and just for info, dogs water needs are approx one ounce water per pound of body weight per day. This varies of course depending on season/exercise/temps... If he is getting moist food, you can look on the label for what the moisture content is in the food and calculate how much he is getting through his food

I didn't know that about the oz/lb ratio thanks for the info!! And yes YT is a blessing I've learned so much about how to care for my little furbutt on here!! This forum is like a 24 hour vet service!! Hahaha!

03-17-2012, 03:25 PM	#17
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Gatorade has too much sugar so please don't tempt him with that. If you are feeding wet food your dog may not need any additional water, especially if your air isn't dry. Dogs lose water through panting and urination, and dry air makes them lose more water. I'm told Pedialyte is safe for dogs and can help rehydrate them and of course unsalted chicken broth is another favorite. Unless there is something wrong with him, dog know exactly how much to drink, so you may be worrying about nothing. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-17-2012, 03:44 PM	#18
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	I just saw this, wondering how he is doing today! You might try putting an ice cube in his water to make it interesting for him. Might get messy but could get him drinking. Hope he's doing better.... __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

03-19-2012, 05:11 PM	#20
Tank156 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 57	Hi Everyone, just saw there were more comments on here, I've tried ice cubes, constant fresh purified water etc etc etc.....it's been gorgeous and in the high 70's here lately and we play outside a lot and he pants so I know he's thirsty and he just won't touch water, my vet said I can add a splash of vitamin water to his water and it would be fine so I've tried that and it worked great so I will do that for a while and then start weaning him off that after a while of possible! I don't worry much during meal times as I know he gets hydration from his food, but when it's hot outside and playing he needs to drink something so I'm glad I found a solution finally!! __________________ Sadie Pinot Tank

03-19-2012, 05:22 PM	#21
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Thats good to hear.... dogs, so Unpredictable and so weird at times. Such a mystery, good thing we have YT... and vets. to help us figure them out. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

03-19-2012, 05:34 PM	#22
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	Have you tried switching his water bowl to stainless steel? Just an option in case its the bowl that is the problem. You can also try a water bottle feeder and just for info, dogs water needs are approx one ounce water per pound of body weight per day. This varies of course depending on season/exercise/temps... If he is getting moist food, you can look on the label for what the moisture content is in the food and calculate how much he is getting through his food __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

03-17-2012, 05:13 PM	#19
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	I actually purchased a waterer for dogs that works like a small fountain, you put water in the bowl and plug the machine in and it draws water up a small "tower" in the middle of the bowel, and it spurts out from the top like a fountain and goes back into the water bowl below....I have several that drink the water as it spurts from the top of the tower!