Anyone who owns a dog knows that the most important thing in a dog's healthy diet is water intake. However, not all water can be given to dogs. Here are five kinds of ng "water" that should never be fed to dogs, otherwise the consequences will be serious!
1. Tap water.
Many families like to give their dogs tap water directly, but this is not true. Tap water contains disinfectants such as chlorine, which can cause irritation and harm to the dog's gastrointestinal system, and can easily lead to diarrhea, vomiting and other symptoms. Therefore, for the sake of your dog's health, they should be given purified water or filtered tap water.
2. Water in a puddle.
When taking your dog for a walk, never let them drink from a roadside puddle. These waters may contain various bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and may even contain harmful substances such as pesticides, chemicals, etc., which are extremely detrimental to the dog's health. If your dog is thirsty, be sure to bring them home for a drink.
3. Hard water. Hard water refers to water that contains a lot of minerals, which is good for humans but not necessarily for dogs. Excessive levels of minerals in hard water can be a burden on your dog's kidneys, especially in older dogs and dogs with kidney disease. Therefore, the water given to the dog should be softened.
4. Oral rehydration solution for human use.
Many dog owners will use oral rehydration solutions for humans to hydrate their dogs, but this is wrong. The physiological structure of humans and dogs is different, and the composition and concentration of oral rehydration solution may be too strong for dogs, which can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea. Therefore, if you want to hydrate your dog, it's best to use an oral rehydration solution specifically designed for dogs.
5. Human flavor beverages.
Many human-flavored beverages contain high amounts of sugar, additives, and flavors, which are extremely detrimental to your dog's health. If the dog consumes these drinks for a long time, it may lead to obesity, diabetes and other diseases. Therefore, for the sake of your dog's health, you should avoid giving them human-flavored beverages and only give them purified or filtered tap water.
In short, for the health of dogs, we should pay attention to the safety and hygiene of their drinking water. When choosing drinking water, you should choose purified water or filtered tap water;Avoid giving them "water" such as tap water, water from puddles, hard water, oral rehydration solutions for humans, and human-flavored beverages. At the same time, you should also pay attention to the appropriate amount of water when feeding to avoid excessive water consumption causing a burden on the dog's body.
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