Is my dog getting enough water? How to measure with multiple dogs?

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My dog drinks from her water bowl several times per day. (Usually after her meals and her walk.) is she getting enough water do you think? I don't know how to measure how much she's drinking because my family has three dogs at home. Would a pet water fountain help her drink more? Should I add 1/2 cup of water to her dry food at each meal, or is this overkill? Thanks!

Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC · Accepted Answer

Adding water to her meals is fine. If you observe that she is drinking more than usual or urinating more than usual, she may need to have her urine checked. The only way to measure water intake is to separate her and measure the amount of water offered subtracted from the amount she consumes in 24 hours. Most healthy pets will consume enough if made available.

Is my dog getting enough water? How to measure with multiple dogs?

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