兽医分享了您的狗需要的确切水量 - 以及如何判断它们是否不够

一般的经验法则是，狗每天需要每公斤体重20至70毫升水。

A new report has shared exactly how much water dogs need each day - and the signs they're not getting enough.

一份新报告准确地分享了每天需要多少水犬 - 而且它们的迹象还不够。

Most of our four legged friends will need around 50ml with the expert cautioning that it all comes down to your dog breed and size.

我们的四个腿朋友中的大多数都需要大约50毫升，专家警告说，这一切都取决于您的狗的繁殖和大小。

Doctor Charlotte Rice, Senior Veterinary Technical Manager at YuMOVE explains: "It is reported that dogs need to drink between 20-70 ml of water per kilo of their body weight every day, with most pets needing around 50ml of water per kilo.

尤莫夫（Yumove）高级兽医技术经理夏洛特·赖斯（Charlotte Rice）医生解释说：“据报道，狗每天需要喝20-70毫升水之间的水在20-70毫升之间，大多数宠物每公斤需要大约50毫升的水。

"This means a 30kg Labrador would need around 1.5 litres of water a day. A small breed like a Chihuahua would not need to drink as much water, while a huge dog such as a Newfoundland would need more water.

“这意味着每天30公斤的拉布拉多需要大约1.5升水。像奇瓦瓦（Chihuahua）这样的小品种不需要喝那么多的水，而像纽芬兰（Newfoundland）这样的巨大狗则需要更多的水。

"If your dog is very active, lives in a hot climate or is housetrained, they will need even more water throughout the day, especially on hot days or if they have been running, playing or going for long walks."

“如果您的狗非常活跃，生活在炎热的气候或被室内室内，那么它们将全天需要更多的水，尤其是在炎热的日子，或者它们一直在跑步，玩耍或散步。”

What can I do if my dog doesn't drink his water?

如果我的狗不喝水，该怎么办？

If you want to encourage water intake, try adding gravy or bone broth to their water bowl. (Image: Getty Images)

如果您想鼓励摄入水，请尝试在水碗中添加肉汁或骨汤。 （图片：盖蒂图像）

If you are concerned that your dog isn't drinking enough water, there are a few things you can do to encourage them to stay hydrated.

如果您担心您的狗不喝足够的水，那么您可以做一些事情来鼓励它们保持水分。

If you feed your dog wet or fresh food, these will contain a lot of moisture meaning your dog might drink less. If they have dry food, you can try soaking dry food to increase the amount of water they have.

如果您喂狗或新鲜食物，则这些水分将大量水分，这意味着您的狗可能喝的少量。如果他们有干粮，您可以尝试浸泡干粮以增加它们的水量。

You can also try placing a few water bowls around the house to give your dog more than one option and ensure they have easy access to water.

您也可以尝试在房子周围放一些水碗，以给您的狗多种选择，并确保它们可以轻松获得水。

Dr Charlotte adds: “A dog drinking fountain can also be a great way to encourage your dog to drink water.

夏洛特博士补充说：“喝狗的喷泉也是鼓励狗喝水的好方法。

"Dog water fountains have built-in filters to remove nasty smells and tastes, offers constant running water which some pets prefer, and also give your pooch a chance to play if they want.”

“狗喷泉具有内置的过滤器，可以消除令人讨厌的气味和口味，提供一些宠物喜欢的恒定水，还可以让您的狗在他们想要的情况下玩耍。”

When asked what to do if a dog doesn't drink enough water, she says: “If your dog doesn't appear to be drinking enough, you can offer them meat-flavoured water by adding some slightly warmed low-sodium bone broth or gravy to their water as this can help to enhance the smell.

当被问及如果狗不喝水的水怎么办时，她说：“如果您的狗似乎不喝酒，您可以通过在水中添加一些稍微温暖的低钠骨汤或肉汁来为它们提供肉味的水，因为这可以帮助增强气味。

"This can be a great way to encourage a fussy eater or senior dog to drink more. However, if you are making any major changes to your dog's diet, it is always best to speak to your vet first.”

“这可能是鼓励挑剔的食者或高级狗多喝更多的好方法。但是，如果您对狗的饮食进行任何重大改变，最好先与兽医交谈。”

If your dog is used to having the same water in the same bowl, they may get bored and not drink enough.

如果您的狗习惯于在同一个碗中喝相同的水，则它们可能会感到无聊而喝得不够。

But the vet warns there are some signs you need to be aware of that could indicate your dog needs more water.

但是兽医警告说，您需要注意的一些迹象可能表明您的狗需要更多的水。

According to Dr Charlotte, these include:

根据夏洛特博士的说法，这些包括：

* Lethargy or weakness

*嗜睡或软弱

* Panting or rapid breathing

*气喘吁吁或呼吸快

* Decreased appetite or gastrointestinal upset

*减少食欲或胃肠道不适

* Increased thirst (polydipsia)

*增加了口渴（polydipsia）

* Sticky gums

*粘性牙龈

* Sunken eyes

*沉没的眼睛

* Reduced skin elasticity (where the skin is slow to return to its normal position after being pinched)

*降低皮肤弹性（在捏夹后皮肤慢速恢复正常位置的情况下）

* Increased heart rate

*增加心率

* Pale gums

*苍白的牙龈

* Increased body temperature

*升高体温

* A change in urine output (either more frequent or smaller amounts) or a change in the colour of your dog's urine

*尿量输出的变化（更频繁或较少）或狗尿液的颜色变化

If you notice any of these signs in your dog, it is important to contact your vet as soon as possible.

如果您注意到狗中的任何标志，请尽快与您的兽医联系很重要。

Especially on ht days or if they've been active such as running, playing a lot or long walks.

尤其是在HT日期，或者如果他们一直活跃，例如跑步，玩很多或很长的步行路程。