Water is a valuable macronutrient that is often overlooked when thinking about your dogs diet. It is needed at the very start of the digestion process in order to help break macronutrients into micronutrients, this is called hydrolysis and in turn facilitates the transportation of those nutrients to every living cell in their body. The transport of these nutrients keep brain levels topped up and in turn helps with cognitive brain function, producing an alert and bright dog.

Whilst most owners are aware in the summer months that dogs exposed to heat and sun need to stay cool, hydration should be monitored all year round. The call for water will also be naturally high when the dog is hot, is feeling anxious or has been subjected to exertion in order to replace those fluids that are lost mainly from panting. Water helps to absorb and carry away any heat from internal organs that are working hard and help regulate temperature. Dogs that are more active will always need more water than sedentary ones and dogs that go on regular long walks will need plenty of hydration.

Dogs bodies are made up of roughly 80% water, so it is essential that fresh water is available at all times. If your dog is refusing to drink water from their bowl, or is loosing it through vomiting or diarrhoea, Furr Boost can be used to boost your dogs hydration levels.