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Can I add water to my dog's dry food? Is it safe and healthy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 12 years and 7 months old | 105 lbs

Can I add water to my labradors every meal?

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on March 3rd, 2019

Hi and thanks for Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You can add water to Guinness's food daily if you wish. Wet food can stick to the teeth more which can cause dental disease or may worsen current dental disease so you may want to stick to just the hard kibble unless your veterinarian has recommended extra water be added to his diet due to a medical condition (such as kidney disease for example).

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