drinking

[kerrie and stan]

not a major issue (i think) but thought i would ask anyway.

stan hasnt been drinking and i was wondering if it is because he is getting enough from his food, only his food is being changed so i want to make sure it isnt a problem. i have put down bottled water incase its the taste of our water (its not very nice) but hes still not drinking very much

[*Lassie*]

You feeding raw?
If so probably getting enough 😉
You can always measure how much you put in his bowl over 24hrs and work out how much of it he has drunk, may be more than you think. Mine drink rain water while out in the garden as they prefer it 🙂

[kerrie and stan]

i thought so but just thought i would ask ;D
i will measure it though just incase

[*Lassie*]

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i thought so but just thought i would ask ;D
i will measure it though just incase
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So long as his poos are normal and not rock hard he will be fine ;D
If they are dehydrated when you pinch the skin it is slow at going back 😉

[kerrie and stan]

mmm poos are far from normal but not hard but hes still peeing loads

[*Lassie*]

If he’s peeing OK then he must be getting enough water ;D

[kerrie and stan]

thought so was just checking ;D

[xtine]

you can feel his gums too.. if they are dry/ slimey…

Fritz is a bugger for not drinking so we put extra water in his dinner when we think it necessary  😉

[kerrie and stan]

theyre not dry but there not slimy either they are damp kinda

[xtine]

are they ‘tacky’… ?

[kerrie and stan]

not quite a bit wetter

[xtine]

add a touch more to his dinners then maybe? But sounds ok to me  :-\

[*Lassie*]

Think you are worrying too much :yes:
Relax and just enjoy your dog, give him a cuddle 😉

[kerrie and stan]

i totaly agree lassie, think im becoming paranoid 😀

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