Dehydration can be lethal for dogs and cats. Owners must recognize the symptoms of dehydration so they can respond quickly. Nevertheless, prevention is always preferable to treatment, and keeping your cat or dog hydrated is the best way to keep them healthy, particularly during the summer.
With good cause, water has been dubbed the "elixir of life." It assists in body temperature regulation through respiration, eliminates waste, lubricates joints, transports nutrients and oxygen to cells through the bloodstream, aids digestion, maintains the proper balance of electrolytes, cushions the brain and spinal cord, and many other crucial physical activities.
The body's level of hydration is measured by how much water is consumed by eating and drinking and how much is lost by waste products, perspiration, sweating, and panting. Dehydration is the term used to describe an excessive water loss brought on by a reduction in total body water caused by decreased water consumption and increased water loss.
A sudden change in your pet’s drinking and/or urinating habits should be brought to the attention of your veterinarian Newmarket, ON.
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