My dog won't drink much water, seems tired, and has bad breath. Why?

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My dos is not drinking, she’s not losing her appetite on food though she still eats her meal regularly however she won’t drink or will just drink few water after meal, she’s not vomiting, she doesn’t have diarrhea but is sometimes lonely and just want to lie down, i also notice her breath seems to be fouler, what could the reason be? Pet's info: Dog | Japanese Spitz | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 11 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am glad that Winter seems to be acting fine. If she isn't very active she may not need much water. If she is playing or the weather is hot she will drink more. I would try different water bowls, fresh water dog fountain, adding water gradually to her dry food to a level she will tolerate, try adding ice cubes to her water or try adding low sodium chicken broth to her water. Most animals that are eating and not losing fluid from vomit and diarrhea are probably hydrated and are okay. Causes of bad breath are: dental disease, diet (gas), foreign body in the mouth, matted fur around the mouth, skin infection around the mouth or kidney disease. I wish you the best!

My dog won't drink much water, seems tired, and has bad breath. Why?

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