💧 Daily Water Intake Formula

（Body weight in kg × 50-70ml）＋（Exercise × 20%）
Example: 10kg dog needs 500-700ml + 140ml after exercise

Weight	Base Requirement	Post-Exercise
5kg	250-350ml	+50ml
15kg	750-1050ml	+150ml
30kg	1500-2100ml	+300ml

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🌡️ Key Factors Affecting Needs

1. Diet Type:
   • Dry food: Water = food amount × 2.5
   • Wet food: 70% moisture = 30% less water needed
2. Environment:
   • ＞28°C: Increase intake by 50%
   • Air-conditioned: Add extra water bowl
3. Special Conditions:
   • Nursing mothers: Triple normal amount
   • Kidney disease: Follow vet’s instructions

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🚰 Hydration Management Tips

1. Bowl Selection:
   • Stainless steel/ceramic (anti-bacterial)
   • Wide shallow design (avoid “whisker fatigue”)
2. Placement:
   • Indoor + outdoor bowls (＞2m from food)
   • Avoid direct sunlight
3. Water Refresh:
   • Change ≥2x/day (HK humidity breeds bacteria)
   • Use filtered water to prevent stones

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⚠️ Dehydration Warning Signs

▸ Skin tent test >3 seconds (pinch neck skin)
▸ Sticky dry gums
▸ Dark yellow urine (normal = pale yellow)
▸ Sunken eyes

🆘 Emergency:
Syringe-feed “unflavored electrolyte water”

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💦 Overdrinking Red Flags

Condition	Other Symptoms	Diagnosis
Diabetes	Excessive urination/weight loss	Blood test
Cushing’s	Symmetrical hair loss	Hormone panel
Pyometra	Vaginal discharge/fever	Ultrasound

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🐾 HK Vet Recommendations

1. Monitoring:
   • Measure with graduated cup
   • Smart fountain (e.g. PETKIT)
2. Encouragement Tricks:
   • Add unsalted chicken broth ice cubes
   • Rotate bowl materials (dogs prefer novelty)

#DogHealth #PetHydration #VetAdvice #HongKongPets

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📞 Emergency Contacts:

• SPCA 24hr Hotline 2711 1000
• CityU Veterinary Centre 3650 3000

💡 Did You Know?
Dogs pee 1-2ml/kg/hour –
A 10kg dog not urinating for 6hrs needs attention!

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