{"id":18799,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:52","slug":"why-is-my-dog-eating-but-not-drinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog eating but not drinking?"},"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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_but_not_drinking\" title=\"Why is my dog eating but not drinking?\">Why is my dog eating but not drinking?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#How_do_you_hydrate_a_dog_that_wont_drink\" title=\"How do you hydrate a dog that won&#8217;t drink?\">How do you hydrate a dog that won&#8217;t drink?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#When_should_I_worry_about_my_dog_not_drinking\" title=\"When should I worry about my dog not drinking?\">When should I worry about my dog not drinking?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#How_long_can_a_dog_go_without_drinking\" title=\"How long can a dog go without drinking?\">How long can a dog go without drinking?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#How_long_is_too_long_for_a_dog_not_to_drink\" title=\"How long is too long for a dog not to drink?\">How long is too long for a dog not to drink?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#How_can_I_hydrate_my_dog_without_drinking_water\" title=\"How can I hydrate my dog without drinking water?\">How can I hydrate my dog without drinking 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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_dehydration_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs dehydration at home?\">How can I treat my dogs dehydration at home?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_wont_drink_water\" title=\"What do I do if my dog wont drink water?\">What do I do if my dog wont drink 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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#How_long_is_it_safe_for_a_dog_to_go_without_water\" title=\"How long is it safe for a dog to go without water?\">How long is it safe for a dog to go without water?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_doesnt_drink\" title=\"What happens if a dog doesn&#8217;t drink?\">What happens if a dog doesn&#8217;t drink?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#Can_a_dog_go_8_hours_without_water\" title=\"Can a dog go 8 hours without water?\">Can a dog go 8 hours without 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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#When_should_I_be_worried_about_my_dog_not_drinking_water\" title=\"When should I be worried about my dog not drinking water?\">When should I be worried about my dog not drinking water?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#Can_a_dog_go_10_hours_without_water\" title=\"Can a dog go 10 hours without water?\">Can a dog go 10 hours without water?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_dehydration_besides_water\" title=\"What can I give my dog for dehydration besides water?\">What can I give my dog for dehydration besides water?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_dehydration\" title=\"What can I give my dog for dehydration?\">What can I give my dog for dehydration?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#How_can_I_rehydrate_my_dog_at_home\" title=\"How can I rehydrate my dog at home?\">How can I rehydrate my dog at home?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#What_is_the_fastest_way_to_cure_dehydration\" title=\"What is the fastest way to cure dehydration?\">What is the fastest way to cure dehydration?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#How_do_I_force_my_dog_to_drink_water\" title=\"How do I force my dog to drink water?\">How do I force my dog to drink water?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#How_long_should_I_let_my_dog_go_without_water\" title=\"How long should I let my dog go without water?\">How long should I let my dog go without 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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#Can_you_leave_a_dog_without_water_overnight\" title=\"Can you leave a dog without water overnight?\">Can you leave a dog without water overnight?<\/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-dog-eating-but-not-drinking\/#How_long_can_dog_go_without_drinking\" title=\"How long can dog go without drinking?\">How long can dog go without drinking?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_but_not_drinking\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating but not drinking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog eats but won&#8217;t drink water, it might be <b>diabetes, a bladder infection, urinary tract infection, or kidney disease. These conditions call for a veterinary visit. But if you gave your buddy some soup with the meal, this might be a reason for not drinking water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_hydrate_a_dog_that_wont_drink\"><\/span>How do you hydrate a dog that won&#8217;t drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Hydrate a Dog that Won&#8217;t Drink<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Place water bowls everywhere. To encourage your pet to drink more water, place more than one water bowl in the house.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider feeding your pets wet food.  <\/li>\n<li>Add flavor to water.  <\/li>\n<li>Test different bowls.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider Contacting an Expert.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_worry_about_my_dog_not_drinking\"><\/span>When should I worry about my dog not drinking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Contact vet: <b>If your dog still won&#8217;t drink water, or if he\/she is suffering from an illness, you should contact a veterinarian as soon as possible. In case of illness proper hydration is important to the recovery process and it is therefore very important that your pet gets professional help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_go_without_drinking\"><\/span>How long can a dog go without drinking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Long Does Dehydration Last in Dogs? 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_too_long_for_a_dog_not_to_drink\"><\/span>How long is too long for a dog not to drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Hydrate a Dog that Won&#8217;t Drink<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Place water bowls everywhere. To encourage your pet to drink more water, place more than one water bowl in the house.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider feeding your pets wet food.  <\/li>\n<li>Add flavor to water.  <\/li>\n<li>Test different bowls.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider Contacting an Expert.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_hydrate_my_dog_without_drinking_water\"><\/span>How can I hydrate my dog without drinking water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are 5 strategies for how to hydrate a dog that won&#8217;t drink water.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Place water bowls everywhere. To encourage your pet to drink more water, place more than one water bowl in the house.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider feeding your pets wet food.  <\/li>\n<li>Add flavor to water.  <\/li>\n<li>Test different bowls.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider Contacting an Expert.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_dehydration_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs dehydration at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you notice signs of dehydration in your dog, <b>slowly give him water with electrolytes to drink. If he can&#8217;t hold any water down, give him some ice to lick. If he stops drinking altogether, contact your veterinarian right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_wont_drink_water\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog wont drink water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are 5 strategies for how to hydrate a dog that won&#8217;t drink water.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Place water bowls everywhere. To encourage your pet to drink more water, place more than one water bowl in the house.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider feeding your pets wet food.  <\/li>\n<li>Add flavor to water.  <\/li>\n<li>Test different bowls.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider Contacting an Expert.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_it_safe_for_a_dog_to_go_without_water\"><\/span>How long is it safe for a dog to go without water?<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=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_doesnt_drink\"><\/span>What happens if a dog doesn&#8217;t drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Lack of water intake can cause dehydration, which can occur if a dog doesn&#8217;t have proper access to water or won&#8217;t drink enough. Whether you&#8217;re at home or gone for part of the day, be sure to leave enough water so your dog will not run out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_go_8_hours_without_water\"><\/span>Can a dog go 8 hours without water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Hydrate a Dog that Won&#8217;t Drink<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Place water bowls everywhere. To encourage your pet to drink more water, place more than one water bowl in the house.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider feeding your pets wet food.  <\/li>\n<li>Add flavor to water.  <\/li>\n<li>Test different bowls.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider Contacting an Expert.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_worried_about_my_dog_not_drinking_water\"><\/span>When should I be worried about my dog not drinking water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Hydrate a Dog that Won&#8217;t Drink<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Place water bowls everywhere. To encourage your pet to drink more water, place more than one water bowl in the house.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider feeding your pets wet food.  <\/li>\n<li>Add flavor to water.  <\/li>\n<li>Test different bowls.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider Contacting an Expert.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_go_10_hours_without_water\"><\/span>Can a dog go 10 hours without water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bladder infections or urinary tract infections are two major culprits of reduced thirst. It could also be diabetes or kidney disease. <b>If you notice other symptoms like lethargy and lack of appetite, and feel like something might be wrong, it&#8217;s important to call your veterinarian and discuss what&#8217;s going on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_dehydration_besides_water\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for dehydration besides water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What drink is good for my dog?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try an ice cube, instead.<\/li>\n<li>Make a doggy smoothie.<\/li>\n<li>Make an ice pop (watermelon is great because it&#8217;s 80% water)<\/li>\n<li>Offer it from your hand.<\/li>\n<li>Mix some into their kibble recipe.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure it&#8217;s fresh.<\/li>\n<li>Wash bowls daily.<\/li>\n<li>Flavour it with a bit of bone broth (yummy).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>12-Jun-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_dehydration\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for dehydration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pedialyte can be given to your pup to recover from dehydration. Dogs can drink Pedialyte just like people do (it&#8217;s one of the few things you can give your dog to drink besides water), and they can experience the same benefits it provides. For example, Pedialyte helps to replenish lost electrolytes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_rehydrate_my_dog_at_home\"><\/span>How can I rehydrate my dog at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rehydrating a Sick Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Leave Water Bowls Around. Subtly leaving a few water bowls around your house can encourage your dog to start slurpin&#8217;!  <\/li>\n<li>Boost Their Electrolytes. Similar to Gatorade, Pedialyte is an age-old trick to rehydrate humans.  <\/li>\n<li>Give them some Bouillon.  <\/li>\n<li>Try Ice Chips.<\/li>\n<p>18-Jan-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fastest_way_to_cure_dehydration\"><\/span>What is the fastest way to cure dehydration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fastest way to cure dehydration is to <b>take an oral rehydration solution and treat the underlying cause of fluid loss. With mild or moderate dehydration, drinking plenty of fluids should be enough to replenish your fluids.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_force_my_dog_to_drink_water\"><\/span>How do I force my dog to drink water?<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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_I_let_my_dog_go_without_water\"><\/span>How long should I let my dog go without water?<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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_leave_a_dog_without_water_overnight\"><\/span>Can you leave a dog without water overnight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No. <\/b><b>Healthy, adult dogs don&#8217;t need water in their crate overnight. Hydration isn&#8217;t an issue so long as your dog has plenty of water available throughout the day. Also, your dog should associate the ritual of going into her crate at night solely with sleep, comfort, and security, and not with drinking water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_dog_go_without_drinking\"><\/span>How long can dog go without drinking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are 5 strategies for how to hydrate a dog that won&#8217;t drink water.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Place water bowls everywhere. To encourage your pet to drink more water, place more than one water bowl in the house.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider feeding your pets wet food.  <\/li>\n<li>Add flavor to water.  <\/li>\n<li>Test different bowls.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider Contacting an Expert.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog eating but not drinking?How do you hydrate a dog that won&#8217;t drink?When should I worry about my dog not drinking?How long can a dog go without drinking?How long is too long for a dog not to drink?How can I hydrate my dog without drinking water?How can I treat&#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-18799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18799"}],"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=18799"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18799\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}