This question is a question often asked by many owners. In fact, I also have a Chihuahua who doesn’t like to drink water, but he is very good at urinating and building territory! Although the water content of the fresh food I feed is higher than that of dry food, it is not as good as its amazing urine output and frequency. In order to let it continue to be a plentiful "pee-pee" without increasing the burden on its gastrointestinal tract, and at the same time satisfy its pickiness that it must have "taste" before drinking, I used the following three most basic ones, which are The best method is provided for your reference.

The first method is to add ingredients with high water content to cook or feed

Ingredients with high water content suitable for feeding to furry children, vegetables such as carrots, white radish, bell peppers, cucumbers, courgettes, winter melons, spinach, Chinese cabbage, lettuce, celery, tomatoes, fungus, green vegetables, amaranth, cauliflower, Bean sprouts, asparagus, etc. are all good choices. However, if you have a cold constitution, are more intolerant of the cold, or have cold limbs and a weak stomach, it is recommended to eat cold foods such as white radish, cucumber, winter melon, etc. Sexual ingredients can be avoided, or just use them in moderation. Fruits such as cantaloupe, apples, tangerines, oranges, guavas, kiwis, pears, berries, watermelons, etc. are also rich in water. Just be careful not to feed too much at one time, and try to choose less sweet ones. parts, or the principle of feeding small amounts for those with colder constitutions such as watermelons and pears.

The second method is to dilute soy milk, milk, honey, etc. in boiling water for drinking

Many people or children are not interested in plain water without flavor, which is why there are so many flavored water drinks on the market. On the other hand, some people or furry children are prone to diarrhea when drinking milk, or juices are often too sweet, which is not suitable for furry kids to drink too much, so the best compromise is to dilute it. As long as you grasp the principle, try to control it to be 90%-70% boiled water. You can start with a slightly higher proportion to attract it to be willing to drink, and then gradually increase the proportion of boiled water to make it become accustomed to drinking water. The ratio of milk to water is 1:9, which is the safest and most appropriate method for owners to try, especially if they don’t know whether their dogs are prone to diarrhea or allergies after drinking milk.

Another student asked: "Can I use baby milk powder instead of fresh milk and add it to drinking water?" Since baby milk powder often contains many added ingredients and is even advertised as high in protein, it may sometimes be physically burdensome for furry children. It is recommended that if If you want to use baby milk powder, you can first mix a small amount of powder with more drinking water, and observe whether the puppy's stomach can adapt to it, which is safer.

The third method is to add soup dishes or snacks

For example, for physical characteristics or seasonalFor seasonal reasons, prepare red bean soup, mung bean soup, coix seed soup, tremella lotus seed soup, or large bone soup or medicinal soup for it. Of course, red beans, mung beans, and barley are all edible, especially for dogs with hot and humid constitutions, prone to oily ears, and recurrent skin attacks. If you are not sure whether your child's body is biased or hot, it is recommended to choose barley or fungus. It will be milder. There are also some owners who use vegetables and meat to make jelly and feed them. Basically, there is no problem. However, if your furry child has a cold constitution or a weak gastrointestinal system, it is best to use other methods.

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