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Dehydration, the process of excessive water loss from the body, is a serious condition in any dog—and, depending on the severity—can be a matter of life and death. Like humans, dogs need adequate fluids to help transport nutrients through their body, to keep the body cool, and to replace water lost to humidity. Since dehydration can be so bad for your dog, it's important to understand the essentials of this condition.
The hotter and more humid the weather, the more important it is to look for these symptoms. Digestive issues that cause vomiting and diarrhoea can lead to dehydration from fluid loss.
External symptoms of dehydration include:
Behavioural symptoms include:
Here's a simple test to see if your dog needs more fluids: Simply pinch a little of your dog's skin between their shoulder blades with your thumb and fingertips. When you release it, the skin should quickly fall back into place. If the skin falls back slowly, your dog may be dehydrated.
If you believe your dog has symptoms of dehydration, you can do a number of things to help re-hydrate them and keep them cool.
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