Summer - do not forget to water

The organism contains a dog by about 70% of tissue fluid, with age the water content in the body decreases. Also, obesity is to blame the loss of water in the body, fat dogs, it has only 50% and significantly increases lean dog's share to 75%.

Where water is taken

Water to drink gets into the body, along with the food and there is also some processes of metabolism in the body, such as the decomposition of fats and carbohydrates. Water is an essential element and an essential condition for almost all metabolic processes in the body: soluble inorganic materials, assists in digestion, maintains a constant and evenly distributed temperature.

Where is the water lost

Lose water (only) dogs sweating, breathing, activity lungs, kidneys and intestines, thus excretion. Nedoplnovanym loss leads to dehydration. Most dogs may suffer if left in sunlight (a) or in the car, as well as in diarrhea or renal disease. Sometimes, it is also relatively short time without the necessary fluids,the dog had irreversible effects on health.

Access to water

Reasons why a dog must have permanent access to water, is enough. The dog drank mainly during the day, usually at regular intervals and also during or after feeding. At night he drinks rarely. Instincts do not allow the dog to receive more water than their bodies need, at least if the animal is healthy and have access to clean water has really bounced all day. In bowl of water do not forget, even though the dog for a shorter period of time put into the kennel or travel crate. Also, when traveling or in the common walks we take with him a bottle of clean water and a bowl of travel.

What a dog to drink

Healthy adult male has a drink only clean fresh water. Milk is not appropriate,because it contains lactose and may cause indigestion. While most dogs like to drink from a puddle or pond, try to prevent them from doing so.

full article can be found in the June issue of Animal Planet, available on newsstands

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