In other words, a 10 pound dog should drink roughly a cup of water a day or a large 60 pound dog should drink 2 quarts of water a day.
Dogs in these conditions may need twice the amount of water as normal.
Be aware that some medications used to treat congestive heart failure, like diuretics, will make monitoring water intake on your dog very important. Diuretics can cause severe dehydration.
If your dog is refusing water after a day you need to consult with your veterinarian for a diagnosis as to what is causing the problem.
You can also add a low-sodium meat broth to dry dog food or make a 50-50 mix with water.
Use bottled water instead of tap. Sometimes the chemicals used to treat tap water are disagreeable to dogs. Clean your dog’s water bowl with soap and water and rinse well. Refresh the water two or three times a day by pouring out the old water and replacing it with fresh water.
Leaving the bathtub faucet dripping. This achieves the same result as a pet fountain, although it is a bit wasteful. Place bowls of water in a few places around the house especially if your dog tires easily or finds it hard to move.
Use a syringe to give your dog water. Shoot water gently into your dog’s mouth and it will be forced to swallow at least a little of it.
