Advice: Drinking this water to dogs is equivalent to "harming dogs"!

Many people believe that tap water is both convenient and hygienic, so they directly give it to dogs for drinking. However, tap water may be contaminated during transportation and storage, containing harmful bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals to dogs. Long term consumption of this water may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and weakened immunity in dogs. So, if it is necessary to give your dog tap water, it is best to boil it first and then let it cool to ensure safe water quality.

Dogs should not drink saltwater. When playing at the beach, dogs may accidentally drink seawater. The high salinity of seawater can cause dehydration in dogs, and in severe cases, it may even lead to salt poisoning, manifested as symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and imbalance. So, it is important to prepare sufficient fresh water for dogs when going out and ensure that they do not drink seawater.

Many pet owners are accustomed to drinking during meals, and if their dogs come over, they may impulsively feed them drinks. But in reality, dogs cannot drink alcohol. The alcohol contained in alcoholic beverages can have a serious impact on the central nervous system of dogs, and may even lead to alcohol poisoning. For them, alcohol can be called "deadly water".

Drinking ice water to cool down dogs is not advisable because their digestive system is sensitive and ice water can cause significant irritation, which may lead to symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. So, it is recommended that pet owners avoid giving their dogs ice water to drink. If a dog experiences vomiting or diarrhea, probiotics can be fed appropriately to help regulate the gastrointestinal tract.

The theophylline in tea contains methylxanthine, which is harmful to dogs when consumed in excess and may lead to poisoning. Moreover, tea has a refreshing effect, and some dogs may find it difficult to fall asleep after drinking it. So, for the health of dogs, owners should avoid feeding them tea leaves and choose to drink tea themselves to maintain their health.

We enjoy the pleasure of drinking cola and sparkling water, but these beverages are taboo for dogs. Its high sugar content is detrimental to the health of dogs. Long term consumption of soda by humans may lead to dental caries and osteoporosis, which also applies to dogs. Drinking soda to dogs is equivalent to causing them to suffer from chronic poisoning.

For convenience, we sometimes prepare a large basin of water in advance for dogs. But you may not know that water left for a long time can easily breed bacteria and microorganisms, which pose a threat to the health of dogs.