What happens if my dog doesn't drink enough water or at night?

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What happens to dogs if they do not get enough water? Is it correct to prevent the dog drinking water at night, especially dogs living within residential buildings? I would like to answer in a scientific way with great thanks and respect. Pet's info: Dog | Chow Chow | Male | neutered | 4 years and 11 months old | 32 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Your pet can become dehydrated if they don't get enough water, which over time can cause damage to their kidneys. The kidneys need constant water in order to function well, so when the body is depleted of water, they have to work overtime to concentrate the urine, and this eventually can damage the internal structures of the kidneys. Taking up water at night isn't enough to cause a pet to become dehydrated enough to cause concern for pet owners. Most dogs consume the majority of their water intake during the day, and not when they are mostly asleep. I hope this helps. Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Take care. : )

What happens if my dog doesn't drink enough water or at night?

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