Water

Introduction

DRBC hopes this guide helps you and your dog to a longer, happier, and healthier life. The information presented is meant to be a guide as you look for the proper nutritional program for your pet. The best program begins and remains with your veterinarian. Always include them in your discussion on diet or any other changes to your pets’ lifestyle. Be sure to make that discussion a part of your semiannual veterinary visits.

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DRBC has developed a dietary approach aimed at sound health and long life. The building blocks of this program can be found by using the menu below.

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Water

Your dog should always have access to freshwater from a clean bowl. Some people limit a dog’s water supply or take it away altogether in the evenings to avoid late-night bathroom needs. This may be a helpful house-training tool, but it is not fair or healthy for your dog in the long-term.
 
Water helps the body to:
 

  • Stay hydrated
  • Regulate body temperature
  • Aid digestion
  • Lubricate muscle tissues
  • Flush away bacteria that cause urinary tract infections
  • Ease constipation by moving stools along more smoothly
  • Transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body

The quality of your dog’s drinking water is also essential. Most tap water contains chemical additives, such as chlorine and fluoride, as well as heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, which can be harmful to your dog’s health.
While it's true that dogs drink from ponds, puddles, and — horrors — the toilet, these water sources are teeming with bacteria and parasites. You can reduce the risk of infection by providing your dog with only bottled or filtered water.

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NOTE: Nutrition is part of the overall wellness plan you should discuss with your veterinarian. The information contained in this website and on this page specifically represents that of the DRBC organization. All of our decisions on a diet are discussed with our veterinarians on a routine basis.