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I just read that a dog should drink 50ml per pound. Excessive thirst in both dogs and cats is a very specific sign of an underlying problem. Normal water consumption in a dog should not exceed 50 milliliters (a little less than 2 ounces) per pound of the dog's weight in a 24-hour period. A 50-pound dog, for example, should drink no more than 2.5 liters (10.5 cups) of water a day. COULD I PLEASE ASK WHERE YOU got this information? I have a 15 year old Jack Russell who is very sick. The vet said to give him one 5mg prednisone a day. Because he wasn't drinking anything. And was dehydrated. He is now after 3 days drinking 18 to 20 oz a day. My husband thinks that is enough! I do not think it is enough?

My dog began drinking much more and I found out she was diabetic and had to give her insulin. Might want to ask your Vet, especially if she needs to urinate more too!

SO PRETTY MUCH AS MUCH AS IT NEEDS!!! :)

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Fresh water should be provided at all times. Your dog will drink when she or he is thirsty,hot or simply worn out. If you don't provide enough water, your dog will become dehydrated.You only need to change the water every day or two so it's fresh and clean.

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That is a pretty general question. It depends on the dog for starters. If it is a chihuahua, it won't be drinking as much as a Great Dane. It also depends on the time of year, activity level, and a few other things. The best bet is to always have more than enough fresh water available, and keep an eye on it. We live in a hot environment (Florida), and an animal can have serious problems of left even a small time without water. We keep a 3 gallon bucket full in the yard. If he doesn't drink it all, the next morning we dump it and give him fresh water. When he is in the house, we keep a large pot full. If I see it getting low, it gets a refill. The best bet is to just to monitor and not let them run out.

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You don't need to worry about your dog drinking enough water on a general basis. If they are active they'll drink when thirsty and if at home they'll drink just like humans ... when they are thirsty. Be sure they have fresh water at least twice a day. If your dog is drinking constantly, it could be a sign of Diabetes and you should take him to the vet.

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As long as they have clean fresh water put in place each day, they drink as much as they want

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As many as they want. They should naturally drink to fulfill their needs and should have clean water available at all times.

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How much water a dog needs depends upon the size of the dog, its level of activity, its diet, and the temperature and humidity of the dog's environment.

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to be told around 4 cups

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