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How Much Water Should A Dog Drink A Day?

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Hydration is an important aspect of everyday dog care and management. Why Water Matters for Dogs Water supports temperature regulation, nutrient transport, waste removal, and joint lubrication in dogs. Adult dogs are composed of approximately 60% water by body weight, with puppies commonly higher and older dogs often lower in total body water [1]. Clinical…
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Why Do Dogs Dig?

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Dogs dig for many reasons rooted in biology, environment, and individual experience. Instinctual and ancestral drives Digging traces back to wild canid behaviors such as denning, burrowing, and nest-building that supported survival and rearing of young. For example, wolf and fox dens can extend up to 6 feet (1.8 m) in length or more in…
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