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How do I calculate tartar solution for a 6-gallon dog waterer?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 6 days old | 42 lbs

I have two dogs, one that’s 11 months and the other is almost 2. I use a 6 gallon water jug that continuously gives them water that way I’m not filling a bowl up every hour. I use the well and good tartar solution. It’s says 1 tsp per cup. Do they just need a tsp a day or do I calculate the amount of tsps per 6gallons, because that’s what I’ve been doing and not sure I’m supposed.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 12th, 2019

Yes, you would calculate the number of teaspoons per 6 gallons and add that to the jug of water each time you fill it up when empty. There are 16 cups in one gallon so you would need 96 tsp (2 cups) of tartar solution per 6 gallon jug. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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