From a nice listener who wrote about her dog who won’t drink and has urinary issues (probably because he is dehydrated):
Hi Tracie,
I absolutely love listening to you. I have confidence in you and have referred so many people to your show and website.
Now I have an issue, and I hope you can help. We have a 2 yr .old schnauzer, and what looks to be a doxie mix (I understand that’s a schnoxie!) Very adorable and playful. Problem is he urinates maybe twice a day (very big ones). He currently has a urinary tract infection and gastritis. He usually eats dry food (I know its a big no-no). He has been on wet food since this episode. He never seems to be thirsty. He drinks almost no water as his general habit even when he is feeling well, he rarely goes to the water bowl (we have one they share , and one in his crate (we leave the door open so he can get to it when he is out). We have a 13 yr old bovie as well, who is in remarkable health. Other than being a cranky old lady at times and peeing a zillion times a day. She plays with the little one and even though he much smarter lets her be the boss. How can I entice him to drink more ?
Eagerly awaiting your response. Thank you and keep up all your good work.
Rhona
My response: You need to get The Dog Bible to understand urinary issues. My own dog Scooby Doo has the exact same problem and I have a Q&A on my Website which also has advice. You need to put lots and lots of water in his meals which forces him to drink – and offer diluted chicken broth instead of plain water in his bowl.
Tracie
