My baby is not drinking water

[Luvthemyorkies]

Originally Posted by kjc

If you've turned your heat down or off with it being so nice last week, that would be enough to cause her to be drinking a bit less, as a heated environment is less humid and a lot drier than an unheated one. Now today, with heat back on, maybe she'll increase her intake! Mine go through seasonal changes in diet and water consumption 3-4 times a year... and I always freak out about it first, till I realize they're all doing it, lol. It's warmer, or cooler, they're more or less active, etc...

Really!!! She is not my first dog, I have had others and they never refused water with season changes, she is 5 y/o this is the first time she's done this, but it makes sence. Thank you

[Luvthemyorkies]

Originally Posted by kjc

Canned food is about 78% water (check the can, it should say). Can you tell what color her urine is? Light to clear could mean she's getting too much water. Very dark, not enough or something else could be going on. Smelly urine could also indicate a problem. I know that if she's not thirsty, she won't drink on her own. By that, I mean sometimes it's good to let the body take over by allowing her to get to the point where she begins to feel thirsty and see how her intake is that way. Also she won't void everything she eats and drinks in one day. As long as she's staying hydrated, I would just keep an eye on her.

Can reads moisture max 78%, she's makes outside, I can't see the color nor can I smell it, as for the smell, would the smell of her urine be still on her body, reason I ask is, I had a dog that got a urinary infection, you could smell it on her.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Luvthemyorkies

Can reads moisture max 78%, she's makes outside, I can't see the color nor can I smell it, as for the smell, would the smell of her urine be still on her body, reason I ask is, I had a dog that got a urinary infection, you could smell it on her.

The urine can remain on any hair on her vulva, and sometimes on their hind or/and front legs, depending on how neat they are when they pee, how long the hair is, and if they clean themselves up right away or not.

If the pee stays on the surface of the ground, and you're quick, you could dip the end of a white paper towel in it to check for color/odor.