How much water should my small dog drink daily to stay healthy?

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Dear Sir, Is there any formulation to calculate healty dog AVERAGE daily drinking water requirement??? (I have yorkshire terrier 5 years old, 3 kg. I am not sure that its water drinking is enough). Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 years and 1 month old | 6 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Most dogs will drink roughly 60 ml per kg per day, so I'd expect Yusi to drink roughly 180 ml. However, dogs are very good at self-regulating so if he is eating well and acting otherwise healthy, then I wouldn't worry - he's drinking what he needs!

How much water should my small dog drink daily to stay healthy?

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