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How do I get my puppy to drink water when he has a dry mouth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My puppy is 11 weeks and he doesn't not water unless I pour some with his food and I wet my finger so he lick it. he has a dry mouth. How can I get him to drink water.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on February 25th, 2017

It can often help to offer pedialyte, a quarter teaspoon of cod liver oil on top of a bowl of water or the broth from boiled chicken alongside his water until he learns to take fluids voluntarily. Offer fresh water at all times also

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