Guest SkinnyPete Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Just curious - I've been feeding beef/rice/pumpkin for the last couple days in an attempt to get diarrhea under control. He was hookworm positive, on panacur, dropped a little weight and was lethargic. The new diet has worked wonderfully, no diarrhea 2 days in a row. He looks much happier...seems like he has more energy. But, he's not drinking much water at all. Maybe one gulp twice a day if I lead him to it. But, he's getting 3 meals a day with at least 1 cup of water in the mixture. So, I think he's getting a lot of water. He's peeing regularly. I'm just assuming he's getting his water with his food. Should I not be concerned if he's peeing normally even if he's not drinking much? And I guess, the second part of the question is - when should I be concerned? If his urination frequency changes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 You gave your own answer: He's getting enough water in his food. If he were to stop peeing regularly, act lethargic, all pees very dark and smelly ... then you would be concerned. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Yep, you did answer your own question :-)) I mix water in all of my greys' food, and for the most part, they really dont' drink much. Curfew does, because he is on Phenobarb, and Goldie is, because she has kidney issues. Good Luck, glad the Big D is going away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I might add that you may find that your dog is peeing a little more than he used to because of the increased water content of the food in contrast to what he was drinking from the bowl before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 If you are concerned about water intake, add more to his food he'll drink it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 If you are concerned about water intake, add more to his food he'll drink it! Good advice :-))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 When the hounds aren't getting enough fluid, they get really lethargic, tired, mopey. If it gets really bad, they get dizzy and disoriented. I know from experience and having them get fluids at the vet. If your hound is acting fine, his normal self, he's definitely getting enough fluid. I too, would add a little bit more water to his chow, if he's drinking that without any problems. My Bueller is not a big drinker. I've found if I bring the bowl over to him once in a while he'll take a few slurps, guess he's too lazy to get up. Also, I've found in the warm weather, my guys LOVE having ice cubes added to their water bowl a few times a day. My three guys drinking has definitely increased since adding the cubes to the water. Hope your pupper is feeling better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheila Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 when in doubt about whether a dog is getting enough water you can do a test. Pull up some loose skin (like on the scruff of the neck). If the skin stays up and goes back down slowly, the dog is dehydrated. If the skin goes back to normal right away, you have nothing to worry about. For dogs that are eating well but seem to be balking at water, the easiest trick out there is to toss a handful of kibble into the water bowl. The dog will drink the water while he/she is trying to get to the kibble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest monica Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 when in doubt about whether a dog is getting enough water you can do a test. Pull up some loose skin (like on the scruff of the neck). If the skin stays up and goes back down slowly, the dog is dehydrated. If the skin goes back to normal right away, you have nothing to worry about. For dogs that are eating well but seem to be balking at water, the easiest trick out there is to toss a handful of kibble into the water bowl. The dog will drink the water while he/she is trying to get to the kibble. Putting ice cubes in the water can stop diarrhea rather quickly and make them feel better during hot weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RocketDog Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I feed raw and my dogs get a lot of moisture from their food - this means they drink a lot less water than a kibble-fed dog. I would assume your boy is getting enough moisture from the water you're adding to his meals and doesn't need to drink a ton from his bowl. As long as he's not acting dehydrated and is peeing normally I wouldn't worry, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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