{"id":4470,"date":"2022-07-01T12:13:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T12:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/?p=4470"},"modified":"2022-07-04T08:32:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T08:32:25","slug":"pet-hydration-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/pet-hydration-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"July: Pet Hydration Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PCS-Pet-Hydration.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"756\" height=\"582\" src=\"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PCS-Pet-Hydration.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4471\" srcset=\"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PCS-Pet-Hydration.jpg 756w, http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PCS-Pet-Hydration-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet Hydration Awareness Month is celebrated in July to remind pet owners of the significance of regular hydration in their pets&#8217; lives. Your pet&#8217;s body, like a human&#8217;s, will not be able to function properly without water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As pet lovers, we must ensure that the pets around us are hydrated throughout the sweltering summer. We thought that Pet Hydration Awareness Month would be the best time to refresh our knowledge about hydration. Hence, here are a few things you must know this July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#30877b\"><strong>Importance of Hydration in Pets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is as important as good food to carry out the optimum body functions. Therefore, if pets don\u2019t get enough water, they may not function well; just like humans. This condition is called dehydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When dehydrated, water moves out of a pet\u2019s body cells, resulting in muscle dysfunction and electrolyte imbalance. And, if the condition prevails, it may also lead to organ failure and death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water is highly essential for the following functions and many more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Carries nutrients in and out of the cells<\/li><li>Helps in the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients<\/li><li>Regulates the body temperature<\/li><li>Cushions the brain and spinal cord<\/li><li>Lubricates joints<\/li><li>Improves cognitive functions<\/li><li>Helps in the blood circulation<\/li><li>Helps prevent <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/blog\/surprising-flea-diseases-you-need-to-know\/\">infections and diseases<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdventurousLittleCockatoo-size_restricted.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdventurousLittleCockatoo-size_restricted.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4479\" width=\"634\" height=\"357\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#30877b\"><strong>Signs of Dehydration in Pets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the temperature rises, keep an eye on your pet to make sure it stays hydrated. Especially, cats, elderly or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/blog\/signs-know-dog-ill\/\">sick pets<\/a><\/strong>, and short-faced (brachycephalic) breeds are more vulnerable to dehydration. <strong>Watch out for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Dry, sticky &nbsp;gums<\/li><li>Dry nose<\/li><li>Sunken eyes<\/li><li>Excessive panting<\/li><li>Thick saliva<\/li><li>Loss of appetite<\/li><li>Loss of skin elasticity<\/li><li>Lethargy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#30877b\"><strong>Ways to Keep Your Pets Hydrated<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehydration may be crucial. If you want to keep your pets hydrated and healthy, why not try out these things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Always provide clean, fresh, and cool water.<\/li><li>Keep several water bowls at multiple locations for easy access.<\/li><li>Consider buying water fountains; it encourages pets to drink water.<\/li><li>Always carry an extra water bottle while traveling with your pets.<\/li><li>Keep outdoor bowls in a shaded area to keep the water clean and dirt-free.<\/li><li>Add water to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/blog\/most-common-cat-food-questions-cat-owners-ask\/\">your pet\u2019s meals<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li>Let your pets drink water out of leaking taps or faucets whenever they do so.<\/li><li>Replace dry food with wet food to increase your pet\u2019s water intake.<\/li><li>Make ice pops with water and your pet\u2019s favorite treats\/fruits.<\/li><li>Add ice cubes or bone broth to your pet\u2019s water bowl to entice them to drink more water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, remember, your pets cannot come to you saying they\u2019re thirsty. It is your responsibility to watch out for their water intake to prevent dehydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know these simple tips, they will help you keep your four-legged friends healthy, happy, and hydrated throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=pet-hydration-awareness-month\" style=\"background-color:#3a6190\"><strong>Buy Pet Health Care Products<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pet Hydration Awareness Month is celebrated in July to remind pet owners of the significance of regular hydration in their pets&#8217; lives. 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