{"id":4717,"date":"2022-09-11T03:15:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T03:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/"},"modified":"2022-09-12T05:45:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T05:45:25","slug":"is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it OK to mix water with dry dog food?"},"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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#Is_it_OK_to_mix_water_with_dry_dog_food\" title=\"Is it OK to mix water with dry dog food?\">Is it OK to mix water with dry dog food?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#How_much_water_should_you_put_in_dry_dog_food\" title=\"How much water should you put in dry dog food?\">How much water should you put in dry dog food?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#Can_you_add_warm_water_to_dry_dog_food\" title=\"Can you add warm water to dry dog food?\">Can you add warm water to dry dog food?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#What_can_be_mixed_with_dry_dog_food\" title=\"What can be mixed with dry dog food?\">What can be mixed with dry dog food?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#How_do_you_make_dry_dog_food_wet\" title=\"How do you make dry dog food wet?\">How do you make dry dog food wet?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#Can_dogs_live_on_dry_food_only\" title=\"Can dogs live on dry food only?\">Can dogs live on dry food only?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#Is_Wet_food_enough_to_keep_a_dog_hydrated\" title=\"Is Wet food enough to keep a dog hydrated?\">Is Wet food enough to keep a dog hydrated?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#Can_I_add_raw_egg_to_my_dogs_dry_food\" title=\"Can I add raw egg to my dogs dry food?\">Can I add raw egg to my dogs dry food?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#Is_it_OK_to_mix_2_different_dog_foods\" title=\"Is it OK to mix 2 different dog foods?\">Is it OK to mix 2 different dog foods?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#How_much_wet_food_should_I_mix_with_dry\" title=\"How much wet food should I mix with dry?\">How much wet food should I mix with dry?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#What_to_add_to_dog_food_to_make_it_taste_better\" title=\"What to add to dog food to make it taste better?\">What to add to dog food to make it taste better?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#Is_it_OK_to_add_rice_to_my_dogs_food\" title=\"Is it OK to add rice to my dogs food?\">Is it OK to add rice to my dogs food?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#Do_you_add_water_to_Royal_Canin_dog_food\" title=\"Do you add water to Royal Canin dog food?\">Do you add water to Royal Canin dog food?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#Does_dry_dog_food_expand_in_the_stomach\" title=\"Does dry dog food expand in the stomach?\">Does dry dog food expand in the stomach?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#How_long_does_wet_kibble_last\" title=\"How long does wet kibble last?\">How long does wet kibble last?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_soften_dry_dog_food\" title=\"How long does it take to soften dry dog food?\">How long does it take to soften dry dog food?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_mix_water_with_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>Is it OK to mix water with dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Add water to dry dog food to make it more palatable and enhance the dog\u2019s hydration. So yes, it is OK to mix dry dog food with water. Moist dog food is always preferred by dogs over dry kibble, especially with weaning puppies. It tastes better, it smells better.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-dry-dog-food-attract-roaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Does dry dog food attract roaches?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-water-should-you-put-in-dry-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_water_should_you_put_in_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>How much water should you put in dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do consider adding water to dry kibble.<\/p>\n<p>Just take about a \u00bc cup of filtered water and add it to the top of the bowl of kibble in order to moisten and enhance the flavor of the pet food.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KCncwwSf24k\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-add-warm-water-to-dry-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_add_warm_water_to_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>Can you add warm water to dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I would not recommend adding water to the dry dog food because it can soften the food and encourage dental plaque. Hot water will kill the probiotics on the food and should never be used. Also, if you add water and your pet does not eat it all right away, the food can spoil and cause gastrointestinal issues.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-be-mixed-with-dry-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_mixed_with_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>What can be mixed with dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Put a dollop of yogurt, cottage cheese, or other moist whole food on top of the kibble, and mix the enzymes lightly in. Your dog will eat the enzymes in the first few bites, which will help digest the kibble eaten right after. Do this at every meal.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qCBs7KlxFfc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-make-dry-dog-food-wet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_dry_dog_food_wet\"><\/span>How do you make dry dog food wet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>V-dog \u201cWet Food\u201d Recipe<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine equal parts kibble and warm water in a bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Mash the soaked kibble with a fork to break up the pieces.<\/li>\n<li>OPTIONAL: Mix in yummy toppings like melted coconut oil, unsalted natural peanut butter, and\/or nutritional yeast.<\/li>\n<li>OPTIONAL: Add extra water to desired consistency.<\/li>\n<li>Serve it up!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-live-on-dry-food-only\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_live_on_dry_food_only\"><\/span>Can dogs live on dry food only?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs seem to like dry dog food, and most live happy, healthy lives on almost any brand of dry dog food.\u00a0 Fortunately for pet owners, dogs are just fine eating dry dog food. While many pets prefer wet dog food, because it is more palatable, that doesn\u2019t mean that dry food isn\u2019t a healthy option for dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-wet-food-enough-to-keep-a-dog-hydrated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Wet_food_enough_to_keep_a_dog_hydrated\"><\/span>Is Wet food enough to keep a dog hydrated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some pets struggle to drink enough water, but you can work around this. Try adding water to your pet\u2019s food, because dry food is only about 10% moisture. Canned food is relatively better, but pets still need more water than that. If you struggle keeping your dog hydrated, it is better to feed your pets with wet food.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-add-raw-egg-to-my-dogs-dry-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_add_raw_egg_to_my_dogs_dry_food\"><\/span>Can I add raw egg to my dogs dry food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can either add the raw egg to their regular dog food or make it an extra special treat in between meals. Either way, it will add an excellent nutritional boost to your pet\u2019s diet.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.ltkcdn.net\/dogs\/images\/std\/259921-800x533r1-Dog_staring_at_eggs.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits and Risks of Adding Raw Egg to Dog Food | LoveToKnow\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yr4c17PkRzk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-mix-2-different-dog-foods\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_mix_2_different_dog_foods\"><\/span>Is it OK to mix 2 different dog foods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What to mix? All complete foods (dry, wet, raw or anything in between) can be safely combined together so feel free to get creative. Different foods can be fed within the same meal or, if your dog can handle it, you can switch between different foods at each meal time.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-wet-food-should-i-mix-with-dry\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_wet_food_should_I_mix_with_dry\"><\/span>How much wet food should I mix with dry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give your dog one 10 oz container per 10\u00bd \u2013 12\u00bd pounds of body weight daily, divided into two or more meals. Adjust this amount as needed to help maintain your dog\u2019s ideal body condition. If mixing with dry food, remember that one 10 oz container replaces about \u00be \u2013 1 cup dry dog food.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-add-to-dog-food-to-make-it-taste\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_add_to_dog_food_to_make_it_taste_better\"><\/span>What to add to dog food to make it taste better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 quick &amp; easy food boosters you can add to your dog\u2019s meals to improve their health<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Raw Eggs.<\/li>\n<li>Goat\u2019s Milk.<\/li>\n<li>Kefir.<\/li>\n<li>Sardines.<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin Puree.<\/li>\n<li>Bone Broth.<\/li>\n<li>Fresh Vegetables &amp; Fruit.<\/li>\n<li>Fermented Vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-add-rice-to-my-dogs-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_add_rice_to_my_dogs_food\"><\/span>Is it OK to add rice to my dogs food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Carbohydrates are an important part of a dog\u2019s diet, along with a certain amount of protein and fat.\u00a0 As long as he\u2019s maintaining a healthy weight, adding some rice to your dog\u2019s meals is perfectly fine. When preparing rice for your pup, boil it in water and do not add any seasonings or spices.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BtEdXAHqz68\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-you-add-water-to-royal-canin-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_add_water_to_Royal_Canin_dog_food\"><\/span>Do you add water to Royal Canin dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no need to soak kibble (you can add water if you want to do so but it\u2019s not necessary). The water symbol on the Royal Canin packets mean \u201cwater should always be available\u201d not that you need to soak the food. So the weights given are for the food dry.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-dry-dog-food-expand-in-the-stomach\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dry_dog_food_expand_in_the_stomach\"><\/span>Does dry dog food expand in the stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s natural for kibble to expand when it\u2019s in the stomach. That\u2019s no new discovery. Your dog is probably regurgitating it because her stomach is becoming overfull once it swells from the stomach juices. That doesn\u2019t mean you need to add water and moisten it ahead of time.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AZ6O-qU0C48\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-wet-kibble-last\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_wet_kibble_last\"><\/span>How long does wet kibble last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if your cat prefers to eat their food in a few sittings, don\u2019t be tempted to leave wet food out all day, as this increases the risk of disease-causing bacteria developing. After a maximum of four hours, throw out the old food and wash the bowl properly with soap and water before refilling with fresh food.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-soften-dry-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_soften_dry_dog_food\"><\/span>How long does it take to soften dry dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use one of the methods mentioned above and give the new food 15 to 30 minutes to soften. It may also be a good idea to start with water, then alternate between canned food, milk, and beef broth to keep your dog excited about a new taste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it OK to mix water with dry dog food?How much water should you put in dry dog food?Can you add warm water to dry dog food?What can be mixed with dry dog food?How do you make dry dog food wet?Can dogs live on dry food only?Is Wet food enough to keep&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194521,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-it-OK-to-mix-water-with-dry-dog-food.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4717"}],"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=4717"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194522,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4717\/revisions\/194522"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194521"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}