Most dogs are good at drinking themselves.
But on hot days, as a dog owner, you should keep an extra close eye on your dog to make sure they are drinking enough.
Dogs pant to get rid of excess heat, and in that process, a lot of fluid is lost with the exhaled air. On very hot days and with only moderate physical activity, this actually turns into a lot of fluid that needs to be replaced – if the dog is to feel comfortable and maintain its body temperature normal.
Dehydration and overheating can be life-threatening for your dog.
The amount of water basically depends on the size of your dog, but factors such as age, activity level and type of food also play a role in how much your dog drinks.
80% of the dog consists of water, so a lot of growth is needed to maintain the dog's natural fluid balance.
On hot summer days, as a rule of thumb, the dog's fluid intake should be doubled, as the dog dehydrates more quickly.
Guide recommendations
Large dogs should have approximately 2.5 liters of fluid per day.
(size of Labradors and German Shepherds)
Medium-sized dogs should have approximately 1.68 liters of fluid per day.
(size of tollers & cocker spaniels)
Small dogs should have about 560 ml of fluid per day.
(terrier and cotton dog size)
Very small dogs should have about 315 ml of fluid per day.
(Chihuahua)
These recommendations are only indicative.
In general, always remember to keep a close eye on your dog and make sure it has access to shade and fresh water.
On hot days, it is always a good idea to bring a water bowl and water bottle so that your dog never has to wait for the next tap before he can get water.
How much does a dog drink daily?
Most dogs are good at drinking themselves.
But on hot days, as a dog owner, you should keep an extra close eye on your dog to make sure they are drinking enough.
Dogs pant to get rid of excess heat, and in that process, a lot of fluid is lost with the exhaled air. On very hot days and with only moderate physical activity, this actually turns into a lot of fluid that needs to be replaced – if the dog is to feel comfortable and maintain its body temperature normal.
Dehydration and overheating can be life-threatening for your dog.
The amount of water basically depends on the size of your dog, but factors such as age, activity level and type of food also play a role in how much your dog drinks.
80% of the dog consists of water, so a lot of growth is needed to maintain the dog's natural fluid balance.
On hot summer days, as a rule of thumb, the dog's fluid intake should be doubled, as the dog dehydrates more quickly.
Guide recommendations
Large dogs should have approximately 2.5 liters of fluid per day.
(size of Labradors and German Shepherds)
Medium-sized dogs should have approximately 1.68 liters of fluid per day.
(size of tollers & cocker spaniels)
Small dogs should have about 560 ml of fluid per day.
(terrier and cotton dog size)
Very small dogs should have about 315 ml of fluid per day.
(Chihuahua)
These recommendations are only indicative.
In general, always remember to keep a close eye on your dog and make sure it has access to shade and fresh water.
On hot days, it is always a good idea to bring a water bowl and water bottle so that your dog never has to wait for the next tap before he can get water.
See the smart foldable DogCoach water bowl here, which you can easily take with you on walks, in the car and in your pocket.