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My puppy needs water. How much to drink daily for hydration?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 2 months and 14 days old | 9.3 lbs

How much water should my 4.2kg labradoodle puppy be drinking each day?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 6th, 2017

The average dog drinks about a 1/2 ounce to 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight in a day. If your puppy weighs almost 10 pounds she would need between 5 and 10 ounces of water for the day to stay hydrated.

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    Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 28th, 2017

    Congrats on your new puppy! A puppy's water intake will fluctuate from day to day based on their food intake and exercise level. However on average Most need about an ounce of fluids per pound of body weight per day, so a 35 pound dog needs a bit over 3 and a half cups of clean water daily.

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