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Cocker Specific Discussion => Puppies => Topic started by: mkidd on September 02, 2011, 10:30:51 AM

Title: Maisy is always thirsty!
Post by: mkidd on September 02, 2011, 10:30:51 AM
Not sure if this should be in another section, so mods please feel free to move.

Anyway Maisy is a very thirsty little pup. So much so that she will even wake up and wander out to the kitchen in a trance to have a drink of water and then wander back into the lounge to fall back to sleep....!

She is on dry food and i was wandering if this could/should be mixed with a little warm water?
Title: Re: Maisy is always thirsty!
Post by: LynneB on September 02, 2011, 10:37:17 AM
If she is on dry food then she will need a constant supply of water. I add water to my puppies dried just to soften it for little teeth but they still drink loads :luv:
Title: Re: Maisy is always thirsty!
Post by: Jonnydog on September 02, 2011, 10:53:47 AM
They do drink a lot when on dry food - quite normal, in fact essential.
Title: Re: Maisy is always thirsty!
Post by: mkidd on September 02, 2011, 11:30:24 AM
Thanks. Good to know it isn't just her.

She has a constantly topped up supply of water, most of which is dribbled all over the floor on her way from her bowl to the lounge, or her bowl to the garden! :005:
Title: Re: Maisy is always thirsty!
Post by: MaggieR on September 02, 2011, 11:43:35 AM
There is nothing wrong with adding a little warm water to their kibble, and if she ever shows signs of being bored of it then its a good idea as it releases the smell more for them. 
Title: Re: Maisy is always thirsty!
Post by: maddy74 on September 02, 2011, 05:32:32 PM
Willlow is 8 months now and I always soak her food, I always save a good ten bits at the end for her to crunch on though as its good for their teeth.
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Post by: Neon on September 02, 2011, 05:35:10 PM
Don't worry - Toby's on dried food (hot water added) and drinks like a fish!!
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Post by: cangrejo on September 02, 2011, 05:40:20 PM
Both my boys are on dry food and they do drink a lot.
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Post by: Sara750S on September 02, 2011, 07:13:11 PM
Same here, dry food, water mad Toby! Drinks loads
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Post by: Snoo on September 03, 2011, 11:20:09 PM
Yep, Clover is on dry food and has always drunk a lot, too, even when I used to dampen the kibble for her when she was smaller. I'd be more worried if she didn't drink much, I think!