Do dogs need to drink more water than people for proper hydration?

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Do dogs need more water than people? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 10 years and 2 months old

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

All mammals require water and the amount they require depends on their size. The larger the dog, the higher the water requirement will be. As long as your dog has plenty of access to fresh water he should get all he needs. If you feel like Buddy is drinking excessive amounts of water and/or peeing excessively then he should be checked out by your veterinarian. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Do dogs need to drink more water than people for proper hydration?

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