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Sorry to bug you Pam...but my vet forgot to give me the calculation on how much water my Rocket should consume. And then I forgot to ask later. If it's not too much trouble to do the math...how much water should a 21lb (super healthy, 3 year old - can feel his ribs) active dog consume daily?
Rocket has decided to not drink out of a water bowl. Maddening. I've tried ever thing. At first he'd only drink outside. But hardly ever now. So, we add water to his can dog food (Wellness stew or Blue stews 2x a day). And then I boil chicken breast in water and freeze the water in 5oz dipping cups. He gets 2 of those a day. (10oz) I leave some left-over chicken water in the fridge and give him about another 5-10oz throughout the day.
Of course he drinks chicken water! Just not plain water. I know, I know - I've spoiled him. But with summer here in Vegas, I'm concerned I may not be giving enough.
Thanks in advance!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Maybe he's sneaking water out of the toilet bowl?
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Well, I'd be happy if he was drinking out of the toilet but he's not really big enough to do that. Plus, I'm with him almost 24 hours a day. He's holding out for the good stuff!
This whole water issue is a game to him! He knows I want him to drink out of the bowl! He likes to pester me about it! When I bought a new bowl thinking that was the issue, he saw it and backed away from it like I had put poison in the water bowl! And then I bought a water fountain because cat's like them (he does have cat features)....nope. I even put treats on it! It's now boxed up in the garage. I put fresh water in 3 bowls daily - that never gets drunk! He watches me and snickers. Gawd forbid if I put his chicken water on the tile floor and not on the carpet..........he barks at the bowl. He really is a monkeybutt!
Oh, and Julie - he will drink the ice out of a Sonic cup!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Would you like someone to take that water fountain off your hands? 
Cadence Faye: Born 10/30/04, stepped into our hearts 12/23/2004. Rear leg tumor found 7/24/11 by mom and dad, Xray on 7/25/11, Osteosarcoma suspected 7/26/11, amputation 7/29/11, Carboplatin started 8/23. Met free so far!
Really? You want it for your dogs?
Sure. I'll send it. (if I don't have to clean it) I guess it can sit in your garage if it doesn't work out.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Daily requirements for a dog his size would range from 15 to 20 ounces per day. You would need to increase that if it is very hot or for exercise. This includes water in canned food, etc so it is not as much as it seems. In general if a dog is eating then they are getting enough water on their own even if you do not see him drink.
Pam
How bout some imported water?
Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation
I was going to suggest adding water to his scotch, but I like your solution better!
Karen and the pugapalooza
what about ice cubes?? f.mel and s.b.sam both like to crunch on ice as a treat....
charon & spirit gayle
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Daily requirements for a dog his size would range from 15 to 20 ounces per day. You would need to increase that if it is very hot or for exercise. This includes water in canned food, etc so it is not as much as it seems. In general if a dog is eating then they are getting enough water on their own even if you do not see him drink
Thank you Pam!!! I appreciate it! I guess that explains why he isn't plain drinking water! He's getting his limit daily with chicken water and food...right now.
Hahahahhahahhahaha! Samson! Aren't you funny....you and Monkeybutt Bunny should go on the road together with your act!
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Charon - you know he is impossible! He used to would eat ice cubes........HELL, he'd fight Comet over one! Not now because he gets frozen chicken water treats twice daily. I haven't seen him drink out of his water bowl in two weeks now. He's a spoiled little boy!
Karen - he'd probably drink scotch....just not water!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
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