Is it ok to restrict water?

[Kizzys Mom]

Kizzy is drinking more lately too but eating less. I wonder if the heat makes them eat less, I know some people dont like to eat as heavy in summer. It was like 105 with heat index here today and dry. She loved to stay on our deck during the day and play but when its hot like today and a few other days she rather be in the A/c house. I do not leave water out for her but I put it down often so its fresh. I get her water from the water on fridge door because its always colder. I also give her cubes of ice and she lays on a rug in front of the fridge and eats it. I use to put a couple cubes in her water but she started putting both paws in the bowl trying to get the ice out to eat it and all her hair on her chin and both feet got wet plus water all around the bowl so I just give her ice now. hubby started her eating ice as he always has ice in his cup when he comes home from work and pours it out on the deck for her to eat. She loves it. I would not restrict her water even tho I have to take her out to pee lots more often but I feel like they need lots of water if they run and play a lot even in the house. She pretty well lets me know if she wants it as she comes to me and either whines or barks and goes and lays down in front of her bowl or stands in front of it. But I always have a fear of them getting dehydrated if they dont have enough water intake.

[Kizzys Mom]

Kizzy is drinking more lately too but eating less. I wonder if the heat makes them eat less, I know some people dont like to eat as heavy in summer. It was like 105 with heat index here today and dry. She loved to stay on our deck during the day and play but when its hot like today and a few other days she rather be in the A/c house. I do not leave water out for her but I put it down often so its fresh. I get her water from the water on fridge door because its always colder. I also give her cubes of ice and she lays on a rug in front of the fridge and eats it. I use to put a couple cubes in her water but she started putting both paws in the bowl trying to get the ice out to eat it and all her hair on her chin and both feet got wet plus water all around the bowl so I just give her ice now. hubby started her eating ice as he always has ice in his cup when he comes home from work and pours it out on the deck for her to eat. She loves it. I would not restrict her water even tho I have to take her out to pee lots more often but I feel like they need lots of water if they run and play a lot even in the house. She pretty well lets me know if she wants it as she comes to me and either whines or barks and goes and lays down in front of her bowl or stands in front of it. But I always have a fear of them getting dehydrated if they dont have enough water intake, since they are little and probably cant hold as much at once as some dogs.

[sshaw]

I don't think restricting water is a good idea.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by whispersmom2

OMG, I cannot imagine restricting water in this weather for animals or humans. I would do something else though if you want to cut back a little on the amount......put the water bowl about 3/4 full in the freezer the night before. Then, set it in a plate or other flat container (to catch the condensation) when you leave in the morning. Leave another bowl as usual with water and ice cubes.... To me that sounds like a better idea than restricting but that IJMO.....
Dehydration is worse than peeing, again IMO....

I so agree with Rini and I love the idea of the frozen water dish..I will have to try that

Restricting water can lead to health concerns.