Gastroenteritis dog not drinking water

As a loving dog parent, we know you’re doing your best to keep your buddy safe and healthy. So when you come home to find your dog won’t drink water…it’s pretty understandable if you’re worried.

So in this post, we’re going to cover the main reasons why your dog won’t drink water and what can you do about it. (Plus, how to pick up on the other, easy-to-miss signs your dog might be sick.)

Is water important for your dog?

Dogs, like humans, need to drink water every day.

And much like us, they’re at risk from dehydration if they don’t.

Dog eating wet food but not drinking water

In fact, dogs are actually at greater risk than humans because they release heat from their bodies much more slowly. Dogs do have some sweat glands in their foot-pads, but not enough to cool their body. As a result, they control their body temperature mostly through panting.

This is why water is so important for dogs and why you should provide your buddy with enough water every da

dog is not drinking water but eating

my puppy is not drinking water