Pet Hydration

[{"id":558522171439,"title":"How to Keep Your Pets Hydrated This Summer","created_at":"2022-07-19T19:01:57+08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s a sweltering summer day. Temperatures are in the high 80s. A quick glance at the weather app on your phone reveals its set to creep into the low 90s in the afternoon. As a proud pet parent, you know it's your job to keep your pets hydrated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, how do you accomplish this? Sometimes your cat and dog are totally disinterested in drinking from their water bowl. And anyways, aren’t cats descended from desert-dwelling felines? They don’t require that much water, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMyth: Cat’s Don’t Need Much Water as They Evolved in the Desert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cat’s ancient ancestors can be traced back to desert-dwelling wildcats between 70,000 and 100,000 years ago. This ancestry has given rise to the myth that modern cats share a similar trait to the thorny devil and the camel—the ability to survive and thrive on very little water. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is false.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike humans, cats require around-the-clock access to fresh drinking water to avoid dehydration—perhaps even more so. While 60% of a human’s body weight is made up of water, for cats this number climbs to 80%. And the same is true for dogs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/5197\/1119\/files\/How_to_Keep_Your_Pets_Hydrated_This_Summer_1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1658228241\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the exact amount varies depending on breed, environmental factors, and more, we’ve compiled a basic guide for how much water your pets need per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Water Do Cats and Dogs Need Per Day?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of water your cat or dog requires depends on their size and body weight. Heavier dog breeds such as malamutes need more water per day than, say, your average cat or chihuahua. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/5197\/1119\/files\/How_to_Keep_Your_Pets_Hydrated_This_Summer_2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1658228357\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYour Pet’s Required Daily Water Intake\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e10 lbs. = 10 oz.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e20 lbs. = 20 oz.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e40 lbs. = 40 oz.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e80 lbs. = 80 oz. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell if Your Cat or Dog is Dehydrated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehydration sets in when your fur baby isn’t consuming enough water. If left untreated, dehydration can lead to serious health complications, so it’s critical to your pets’ wellbeing that you’re aware of the signs of dehydration in cats and dogs. Here’s what to look out for: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/5197\/1119\/files\/How_to_Keep_Your_Pets_Hydrated_This_Summer_3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1658228615\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLoss of Appetite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCats or dogs leaving food untouched is never a good sign. One major reason for this sudden lack of love for food could be due to dehydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDepression or Lethargy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCats and dogs love to sleep. However, if your pet is dehydrated, you might notice them acting sleepier or lazier than usual. Perhaps they’re not as playful. Or they’re ignoring you when you arrive home. These changes in behavior could indicate dehydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePets use panting as a way to cool themselves down. They don’t do this often, usually only panting after having exerted themselves. However, excessive panting is unusual and might be a sign of dehydration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLess Urination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep track of any changes to your pet’s urination. A lack of peeing could be due to your pet not consuming enough water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Visually Check if Your Pet is Dehydrated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehavioral changes aren’t the only indications you can use to check if your pet is dehydrated. A lack of water in the body can also result in notable changes to your pet’s appearance. Here are changes to keep an eye on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSunken Eyes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDry Mouth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLoose Skin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSticky Gums\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Keep Your Cat or Dog Hydrated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a skilled pet parent you’ll know cats and dogs can be very picky. This can even include drinking water. Some pets refuse to drink from water bowls. This might seem strange to you, however there’s an evolutionary reason behind this peculiar behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, stagnant water (water that has no current or is not flowing) sounds the alarm bells into an animal’s brain. These pools of water are ideal breeding grounds for bacteria, parasites, and other nasty things that could harm an animal’s health. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany animals have evolved to avoid such water sources. Because cats and dogs are descended from wild animals, they too have this in-built safety system. Unfortunately, this often manifests itself as a dislike for drinking water from pet bowls. So what can you do to solve this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/5197\/1119\/files\/How_to_Keep_Your_Pets_Hydrated_This_Summer_4_1024x1024.jpg?v=1658228882\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easiest way to get an automatic pet water fountain. Rather than a static pool of water, a pet water fountain creates a constant flow of water akin to a natural spring. Pets feel safe drinking from the fountain as the water is flowing and therefore fresh. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis freshness is usually achieved thanks to an advanced filtration system. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petlibro.com\/products\/petlibro-capsule-automatic-pet-water-fountain\"\u003ePetlibro Capsule Water Fountain\u003c\/a\u003e, for example, uses a 5-level filtration system to ensure your pets have a 24\/7 flow of fresh, clean water. The system filters out hair and other debris to remove odors and impurities, providing purified water for your pet, similar to the filtration system on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petlibro.com\/products\/petlibro-automatic-pet-water-fountain-2l-stainless-steel\"\u003ePetlibro Stainless Steel Water Fountain\u003c\/a\u003e. You can even adjust the flow of water for both these automatic pet water fountains, tailoring it to your pet’s preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/5197\/1119\/files\/How_to_Keep_Your_Pets_Hydrated_This_Summer_5_1024x1024.jpg?v=1658228995\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother trick you can use is switching the position of your pet’s new water fountain. Sometimes just changing the location of the water bowl or cat water fountain can snap your furbaby out of their distaste for hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":48535896111,"author":"Hope Zhang","user_id":75262951471,"published_at":"2022-07-22T09:47:52+08:00","updated_at":"2024-06-21T16:32:26+08:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"how-to-keep-your-pets-hydrated-this-summer","tags":"type_Pet Care, type_Pet Hydration","image":{"created_at":"2022-07-22T16:59:25+08:00","alt":"How to Keep Your Pets Hydrated This Summer - PETLIBRO","width":654,"height":654,"src":"\/\/ca.petlibro.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/how-to-keep-your-pets-hydrated-this-summer-678294.jpg?v=1660124229"}},{"id":385278115887,"title":"5 WAYS TO MAKE CATS FALL IN LOVE WITH DRINKING WATER","created_at":"2020-09-17T18:44:49+08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eMany pet owners will find that their cats do not like to drink water. Some cats do not want to drink water due to various external reasons. However, if they do not drink water for a long time, it is not good for your cat’s health. So let’s talk about it today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is a good way to make cats drink more water?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Cats like to drink live water\u003cbr\u003eMany cats are not interested in the water in their basin, and are more interested in the water that flows in the tap pipe. The reason is that cats are curious about everything that can be moved, and water is no exception. If cats do not like drinking water, Pet owners don't guard against buying an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petlibro.com\/products\/dockstream-battery-operated-water-fountain\" title=\"Petlibro Water Fountain\"\u003eautomatic drinking fountain\u003c\/a\u003e that cats like, which can keep it flowing 24 hours a day, and cats will definitely like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/5197\/1119\/files\/PETLIBRO_Dockstream_Battery-Operated_Water_Fountain_Blog_4_1024x1024.jpg?v=1600339122\" alt=\"Petlibro Water Fountain\" style=\"margin-right: 3px; margin-left: 3px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Cats only \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petlibro.com\/collections\/automatic-fountain\"\u003edrink clean water\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCats are animals that pursue the ultimate in cleanliness. The water bowl must be washed clean, and the cat’s eating habits must be taken care of. Cats usually drink water after eating the food. The food scraps on the mouth will fall into the water and contaminate the water or stick to the wall of the bowl. It is best to replace the water with clean water in time after the cat eats the cat food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/5197\/1119\/files\/Cat_drinkin_water2.jpg?v=1600338839\" alt=\"Cat drinking water\" width=\"\" height=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Separate food and water\u003cbr\u003eTry to place the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petlibro.com\/collections\/automatic-pet-feeder\"\u003ecat food\u003c\/a\u003e and water at a distance of half a meter. In the cat's instinct, food and water must be separated, so that no pollution occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/5197\/1119\/files\/Cat_drinkin_water4.jpg?v=1600339313\" alt=\"Cat eat and drink\" width=\"\" height=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.Test different bowls\u003cbr\u003eGenerally, cats like large water bowls filled with fresh water, because they don’t like the beard always touching the bowl wall when drinking water. Regarding the material, plastic water bowls are prone to scratches, and glass and porcelain water bowls are healthier and easier to clean. You can place water bowls of several different materials to see which one cat prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/5197\/1119\/files\/Cat_drinkin_water5.jpg?v=1600339378\" alt=\"Cat drink water\" width=\"\" height=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Add a little catnip to the water\u003cbr\u003eCatnip is a favorite plant for cats. If the cat doesn't like drinking water, you can add some catnip to the water. Don't use too much at one time, just a small amount like a thumb nail. To prevent the cat from choking, it is best to crush the catnip in advance and add it to the cat’s drinking water to attract the cat to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/5197\/1119\/files\/Cat_drinkin_water3.jpg?v=1600338957\" alt=\"Cat drink water\" width=\"\" height=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":48535896111,"author":"Joy Tang","user_id":42106716207,"published_at":"2021-05-27T16:00:00+08:00","updated_at":"2024-06-21T16:36:25+08:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"five-creative-ways-to-make-cats-fall-in-love-with-drinking-water","tags":"type_Pet Care","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-08T22:24:52+08:00","alt":"5 WAYS TO MAKE CATS FALL IN LOVE WITH DRINKING WATER - PETLIBRO","width":680,"height":452,"src":"\/\/ca.petlibro.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/5-ways-to-make-cats-fall-in-love-with-drinking-water-858875.jpg?v=1660124234"}}]