{"id":15222,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:18","slug":"why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my Husky drinking so much water?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Why_is_my_Husky_drinking_so_much_water\" title=\"Why is my Husky drinking so much water?\">Why is my Husky drinking so much water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#How_much_water_does_a_husky_need\" title=\"How much water does a husky need?\">How much water does a husky need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#How_much_water_should_a_husky_drink_in_a_day\" title=\"How much water should a husky drink in a day?\">How much water should a husky drink in a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#How_much_water_should_a_husky_drink_a_day\" title=\"How much water should a husky drink a day?\">How much water should a husky drink a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Why_is_my_dog_drinking_so_much_water_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog drinking so much water all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog drinking so much water all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Should_I_be_concerned_if_my_dog_is_drinking_a_lot_of_water\" title=\"Should I be concerned if my dog is drinking a lot of water?\">Should I be concerned if my dog is drinking a lot of water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#How_much_water_should_a_husky_drink\" title=\"How much water should a husky drink?\">How much water should a husky drink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Do_Siberian_Huskies_like_water\" title=\"Do Siberian Huskies like water?\">Do Siberian Huskies like water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Why_is_my_Husky_so_thirsty\" title=\"Why is my Husky so thirsty?\">Why is my Husky so thirsty?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Should_you_leave_water_out_for_dog_all_day\" title=\"Should you leave water out for dog all day?\">Should you leave water out for dog all day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Why_does_my_husky_drink_so_much_water\" title=\"Why does my husky drink so much water?\">Why does my husky drink so much water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#How_much_should_a_dog_drink_in_24_hours\" title=\"How much should a dog drink in 24 hours?\">How much should a dog drink in 24 hours?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#How_much_water_should_my_husky_drink\" title=\"How much water should my husky drink?\">How much water should my husky drink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Why_is_my_Husky_always_thirsty\" title=\"Why is my Husky always thirsty?\">Why is my Husky always thirsty?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Why_would_my_dog_suddenly_start_drinking_lots_of_water\" title=\"Why would my dog suddenly start drinking lots of water?\">Why would my dog suddenly start drinking lots of water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#What_does_it_mean_when_an_older_dog_starts_drinking_a_lot_of_water_and_peeing\" title=\"What does it mean when an older dog starts drinking a lot of water and peeing?\">What does it mean when an older dog starts drinking a lot of water and peeing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Is_it_bad_when_a_dog_drinks_a_lot_of_water\" title=\"Is it bad when a dog drinks a lot of water?\">Is it bad when a dog drinks a lot of water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_Husky_is_thirsty\" title=\"How do I know if my Husky is thirsty?\">How do I know if my Husky is thirsty?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Are_Huskies_afraid_of_water\" title=\"Are Huskies afraid of water?\">Are Huskies afraid of water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Do_Siberian_Huskies_like_baths\" title=\"Do Siberian Huskies like baths?\">Do Siberian Huskies like baths?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#How_often_should_a_Siberian_Husky_be_bathed\" title=\"How often should a Siberian Husky be bathed?\">How often should a Siberian Husky be bathed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Do_Siberian_Huskies_like_rain\" title=\"Do Siberian Huskies like rain?\">Do Siberian Huskies like rain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_so_thirsty\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly so thirsty?\">Why is my dog suddenly so thirsty?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#How_long_can_you_leave_water_out_for_a_dog\" title=\"How long can you leave water out for a dog?\">How long can you leave water out for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-husky-drinking-so-much-water\/#How_long_can_a_dog_go_without_water_during_the_day\" title=\"How long can a dog go without water during the day?\">How long can a dog go without water during the day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Husky_drinking_so_much_water\"><\/span>Why is my Husky drinking so much water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is drinking excessively (polydipsia) it is possibly because he is <b>losing excess amounts of water for any of a number of reasons. While a number of diseases result in excess water intake and urine output, the most common of these diseases include kidney failure, diabetes mellitus and Cushing&#8217;s disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_water_does_a_husky_need\"><\/span>How much water does a husky need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink <b>between  and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_water_should_a_husky_drink_in_a_day\"><\/span>How much water should a husky drink in a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs should drink about <b>1 ounce of water for every pound that they weigh, every day. That means a 10-pound dog needs about two-thirds of a 16oz bottle of water daily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_water_should_a_husky_drink_a_day\"><\/span>How much water should a husky drink a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink <b>between  and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_drinking_so_much_water_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog drinking so much water all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The common causes of a dog suddenly drinking a lot more water are <b>kidney failure, diabetes mellitus, Cushing&#8217;s syndrome, or simply dehydration, all of which need to be addressed. If your senior dog is drinking an excessive amount of water, plan a visit to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_concerned_if_my_dog_is_drinking_a_lot_of_water\"><\/span>Should I be concerned if my dog is drinking a lot of water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you notice your dog drinking a lot more water than usual, then <b>make an appointment with your vet as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_water_should_a_husky_drink\"><\/span>How much water should a husky drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink <b>between  and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Siberian_Huskies_like_water\"><\/span>Do Siberian Huskies like water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Just because Huskies thrive in the snow does not mean they don&#8217;t like water. How a Husky is introduced to water plays a major role in whether an individual Husky will enjoy swimming or not. Huskies that are improperly introduced to water will likely hate it and avoid it at all costs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Husky_so_thirsty\"><\/span>Why is my Husky so thirsty?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is drinking excessively (polydipsia) it is possibly because he is <b>losing excess amounts of water for any of a number of reasons. While a number of diseases result in excess water intake and urine output, the most common of these diseases include kidney failure, diabetes mellitus and Cushing&#8217;s disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_leave_water_out_for_dog_all_day\"><\/span>Should you leave water out for dog all day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, dogs are fairly good at self-regulating their water consumption and <b>will not over-drink if water is left out all day. Many experts, including the team at Dog Food Advisor, say you should never leave your dog without access to water since she is at risk of dehydration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_husky_drink_so_much_water\"><\/span>Why does my husky drink so much water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is drinking excessively (polydipsia) it is possibly because he is losing excess amounts of water for any of a number of reasons. While a number of diseases result in excess water intake and urine output, the most common of these diseases include <b>kidney failure, diabetes mellitus and Cushing&#8217;s disease<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_a_dog_drink_in_24_hours\"><\/span>How much should a dog drink in 24 hours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Just because Huskies thrive in the snow does not mean they don&#8217;t like water. How a Husky is introduced to water plays a major role in whether an individual Husky will enjoy swimming or not. Huskies that are improperly introduced to water will likely hate it and avoid it at all costs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_water_should_my_husky_drink\"><\/span>How much water should my husky drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good general guideline is that a healthy dog should drink <b>between  and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Husky_always_thirsty\"><\/span>Why is my Husky always thirsty?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is drinking excessively (polydipsia) it is possibly because he is <b>losing excess amounts of water for any of a number of reasons. While a number of diseases result in excess water intake and urine output, the most common of these diseases include kidney failure, diabetes mellitus and Cushing&#8217;s disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_my_dog_suddenly_start_drinking_lots_of_water\"><\/span>Why would my dog suddenly start drinking lots of water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many conditions can lead to excessive thirst or dehydration in your dog, including <b>diabetes, Cushing&#8217;s disease, cancer, diarrhea, fever, infection, kidney disease, and liver disease, Sometimes, however, it may not be the condition itself causing your dog&#8217;s excessive thirst, but the medication used to treat it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_an_older_dog_starts_drinking_a_lot_of_water_and_peeing\"><\/span>What does it mean when an older dog starts drinking a lot of water and peeing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Urinary Tract Infections in Senior Pets<\/b> Bladder disease, however, is a type of UTI and include stones. The most common symptom of a UTI is excessive urination, which is the result of increased water intake. Other symptoms include difficulty urinating or urinating in very small amounts despite drinking more water.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_when_a_dog_drinks_a_lot_of_water\"><\/span>Is it bad when a dog drinks a lot of water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The common causes of a dog suddenly drinking a lot more water are <b>kidney failure, diabetes mellitus, Cushing&#8217;s syndrome, or simply dehydration, all of which need to be addressed. If your senior dog is drinking an excessive amount of water, plan a visit to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_Husky_is_thirsty\"><\/span>How do I know if my Husky is thirsty?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs should drink about <b>1 ounce of water for every pound that they weigh, every day. That means a 10-pound dog needs about two-thirds of a 16oz bottle of water daily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Huskies_afraid_of_water\"><\/span>Are Huskies afraid of water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Huskies hate water when they build a negative association with water. A bad experience with rain, pools, beaches, baths, or even a garden hose could be all that it takes to set a negative association. This is why it is so important to set a good first experience with water if you want your Husky to enjoy swimming.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Siberian_Huskies_like_baths\"><\/span>Do Siberian Huskies like baths?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Siberian Husky does require regular bathing and brushing. This extremely outgoing dog can be bathed as frequently as weekly up to no longer than every 6 weeks. With this double coated breed, proper bathing and drying techniques lay the groundwork for achieving a beautiful coat and healthy skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_a_Siberian_Husky_be_bathed\"><\/span>How often should a Siberian Husky be bathed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>every 6 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Siberian_Huskies_like_rain\"><\/span>Do Siberian Huskies like rain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Siberian Husky is able to deal with cold temperature thanks to its double-coat as explained in this article. <b>The Husky&#8217;s double-coat gives them protection against the wind, cold, and rain, but only to an extent. For example, compare a Husky trying to sleep outside without any shelter from rain and wind.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_so_thirsty\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly so thirsty?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs should drink about <b>1 ounce of water for every pound that they weigh, every day. That means a 10-pound dog needs about two-thirds of a 16oz bottle of water daily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_leave_water_out_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How long can you leave water out for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can typically survive approximately <b>2-3 days without water. But, it is important to note that just because they might survive it, it doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s something they should be subjected to. When a dog is dehydrated, it affects all the processes in their body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_go_without_water_during_the_day\"><\/span>How long can a dog go without water during the day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your pet can survive without drinking water for about <b>72 hours (three days). However, it&#8217;ll show signs of dehydration after the first 24 hours. Go beyond that and your furry friend will slowly feel weaker and weaker.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my Husky drinking so much water?How much water does a husky need?How much water should a husky drink in a day?How much water should a husky drink a day?Why is my dog drinking so much water all of a sudden?Should I be concerned if my dog is drinking a lot&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15222"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15222"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15222\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}