Victoria Jones wrote 03/14/2007 08:31 PM How much water? #133236 - 03/14/2007 08:31 PM
Victoria Jones Webboard User Reg: 02-17-2007 Posts: 23 Loc: Florida Offline	I know my puppy would drink all day if I let her, but I only give her water with her meals. How much water is sufficient for a 15-lb 13-week golden retriever?
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susan tuck wrote 03/14/2007 08:34 PM Re: How much water? [Re: Victoria Jones ] #133237 - 03/14/2007 08:34 PM
susan tuck Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2006 Posts: 1608 Loc: Cali & Wash State Offline	Do you mean she would play in it all day? She should have access to drinking water all day. If she makes a mess in it, you can get a giant rabbit water bottle which she would have to lick to get the water out, but really she needs water more than just when she eats. If you are only giving it to her when she eats, she's probably so thirsty she drinks a ton all at once, and if she is eating kibble, I think there is possibly an issue with bloating!
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Connie Sutherland wrote 03/14/2007 08:47 PM Re: How much water? [Re: susan tuck ] #133240 - 03/14/2007 08:47 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: susan tuck Do you mean she would play in it all day? She should have access to drinking water all day. If she makes a mess in it, you can get a giant rabbit water bottle which she would have to lick to get the water out, but really she needs water more than just when she eats. If you are only giving it to her when she eats, she's probably so thirsty she drinks a ton all at once, and if she is eating kibble, I think there is possibly an issue with bloating! I'm with Sue, for dogs of all ages. I understand that some pups have to have it taken up in the evening so they can make it through the night better, but otherwise dogs need water all day. If they get kibble, which contains no water (unlike fresh food), then they need even more throughout the day. And that's a major point about bloat. Also, lots of dogs do not drink what they need at mealtimes; they drink after play and after chew-toys. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=99&A=2314&S=0 http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources/advice/dogs/121.htm Dogs vary widely in how much water they use. With a healthy dog, I think we have to let the dog decide.
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Anne Vaini wrote 03/14/2007 09:08 PM Re: How much water? [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #133250 - 03/14/2007 09:08 PM
Anne Vaini Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2005 Posts: 775 Loc: Wisconsin Offline	If for some reason you cannot give free access to water, the dog should have free access to water for 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the evening. Straight from the Animal Welfare Act.
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Guest1 wrote 03/14/2007 10:46 PM Re: How much water? [Re: Anne Vaini ] #133281 - 03/14/2007 10:46 PM
Guest1 Webboard User Reg: 07-17-2002 Posts: 860 Loc: Iowa Offline	Whatcha feed? A friend watched my raw fed guy for a couple days, and he was shocked at how little he drank (compared to his kibble fed dog).
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Louanne Manter wrote 03/14/2007 10:56 PM Re: How much water? [Re: Victoria Jones ] #133285 - 03/14/2007 10:56 PM
Louanne Manter Webboard User Reg: 02-09-2007 Posts: 356 Loc: Maine Offline	Hey Victoria: I scheduled water from ages (7) weeks through (12) weeks. During this scheduled period, I always put water down before each meal, which was (3) times per day, as well as during each meal. At the end of the meal I picked up both food and water. I would also offer water once between each meal. So water was offered at least (5) times per day. I stopped scheduling water due to the bout with diahreah, as I was very concerned about dehydration. However during week (12) I started putting down bowls of ice cubes instead of whater so he had to chew. As he likes to eat snow and ice, I figured I was covering lots of bases with that one. I transitioned to ice cubes and water during week (13). Now he has free access to water whenever he is not crated during the day. Side Note: I also freeze chicken broth and that is a tasty treat that he just loves.
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Alison Mayo wrote 03/14/2007 10:59 PM Re: How much water? [Re: Guest1 ] #133287 - 03/14/2007 10:59 PM
Alison Mayo Webboard User Reg: 03-14-2005 Posts: 471 Loc: Canyon Lake, tx Offline	I don't free water indoor dogs- too hard to potty train and there's really no need to. Just offer the dog water many times throughout the day(about every hour or two and, of course, after playtime & during meals.) That way I can supervise the dog's intake and predict potty times. If at work, a rabbit water bottle does the job. At home, I take the pup out to drink from his crate. Plus, aren't we supposed to be supervising our pupppies at all tmes anyway? I guess to me, "free access" means unsupervised, bowl full of water for the dog to help himself to while he's out doing his own thing. For dogs outdoors, I use the automatic valve that hooks on the faucet or a big bowl for free access, since they can do their duty freely & the heat. Top Paw Training: serving Canyon Lake & New Braunfels, San Antonio to Austin.
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Carol Boche wrote 03/14/2007 11:25 PM Re: How much water? [Re: Victoria Jones ] #133297 - 03/14/2007 11:25 PM
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005 Posts: 4531 Loc: South Dakota, USA Offline	Per my Training the Canine Athlete book, dogs need a minimum of 2 ounces of water per pound of body weight. That is a minimum so you need to make sure you take in, exercise, weather ect..... Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
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Angelique Cadogan wrote 03/14/2007 11:53 PM Re: How much water? [Re: Carol Boche ] #133306 - 03/14/2007 11:53 PM
Angelique Cadogan Webboard User Reg: 10-18-2006 Posts: 1725 Loc: Las Vegas Nevada Offline	My dogs get water whenever they want , especially here when it gets to be over 100 degrees.They can go outside and in and have water outside for them and inside.Taking water away IMO is not good for any amount of time.
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Sandy Moore wrote 03/15/2007 05:19 AM Re: How much water? [Re: Angelique Cadogan ] #133319 - 03/15/2007 05:19 AM
Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006 Posts: 2665 Loc: AZ Offline	I agree with Angelique, water at all times. If a dog is thirsty, he needs to drink. You don't want a dehydrated dog. Let the dog decide when he needs water. If he has free access to clean fresh water all day, he won't be dying of thirst and drink a whole bowl when it's finally given to him. Victoria, since your puppy is 13 weeks you can take up the water around 6PM or 7PM to help him with potty training during the night (he'll still have to go out at night for potty breaks), but he should have water all day if he needs it, especially there in Florida.
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