My dog isn't drinking water but eats normally. Is he hydrated?

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Fig won’t drink water but he eats and behaves normal. It’s been 4 days. All he drinks is what I pour over his food. I started giving him wet food 2 days ago a/d digestive care from hills recommend by our vet. He had stool/urine/blood tests done and all showed up ok except alt is at 156. Is that normal and what does it mean? Hiw can I make him drink again? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 10 years old | 20 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank your for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Mild elevation in ALT is usually related to liver irritation or mild inflammation. It is not uncommon accidental finding in older dogs. I don't think that ALT of 156 U/L is clinically significant, but your vet may recommend ultrasound scan of the liver to make sure that there is no mass / cyst / abscess on the liver. Poor thirst is not a commonly seen problem in dogs. Looking at the blood results, Fig is not dehydrated, so he must be getting enough water, most likely from the wet food you are giving him now. Wet food contain a lot of water (over 80%), so as long as he is eating well and going to the toilet as normal, he will not get into any problems.

My dog isn't drinking water but eats normally. Is he hydrated?

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