With only 12 months in which to honor and celebrate various causes, some months feature more than one observance. For example, July is both Lost Pet Prevention Month and National Pet Hydration Awareness Month. It is important to ensure that pets are adequately hydrated, especially during the warmer months of summer. Proper hydration is key to your pet’s health and can prevent heatstroke, kidney problems, and urinary tract infections. While making fresh water available throughout your home and yard is always recommended, it becomes especially crucial during the heat of summer. However, did you know there are specialized water products on the market to help pets stay adequately hydrated? Continue reading to discover seven products designed to improve hydration in cats, dogs, and chickens.
CatWater
CatWater was developed by VETWATER is based in Canada.
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Developed by VETWATER, CatWater is pH-balanced, mineral-free water specifically designed for cats. Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a relatively common condition in cats that can benefit from proper hydration. CatWater uses natural spring water, which is ideal for improving cat hydration. Satisfied consumers report that their cats prefer CatWater over tap water. Some also note improvements in their cats’ urinary health while using CatWater. CatWater is available at a variety of retailers, from a single 16.9-ounce bottle for $2.26 to a 12-pack of 16.9-ounce bottles for $28.99.
Long Life Dog Water
Potentially extend the life of your dog with Long Life Dog Water.
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Long Life Dog Water is specially formulated water designed to support a dog’s well-being. Long Life dog water provides essential minerals and a balanced pH. The water is formulated with dogs in mind. The formula contains elements like calcium and magnesium, both of which are crucial to a dog’s health. Long Life Dog Water may be purchased as a 12-pack of 16.9-ounce bottles for $37.
Waggin Water
Established in 2020, Waggin Water has recently added an all-natural coconut water specifically for dogs to their line.
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Waggin Water is a brand of functional waters designed for dogs. Their product line includes various types, such as calming water and dental water, each with added supplements. For example, melatonin, Suntheanine (a patented form of the amino acid L-theanine), and L-tryptophan are included for calming effects, while glycerin and cetylpyridinium chloride are added to promote dental health. These products provide a convenient way to deliver essential nutrients and supplements while hydrating your pet. Waggin Water products are designed to be flavorless, odorless, and colorless, so dogs won’t detect the added ingredients. Visit the Waggin Water website. There you’ll find their complete line of pet water, including the calming variety, which costs $23.99 for a six-pack of 1-liter bottles.
Good Trouble Hydration Powder
This beef-flavored supplement is sprinkled over food.
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Good Trouble Hydration Powder Dog Supplement is formulated to be used in your dog’s daily routine to support hydration. Good Trouble’s formula, which includes vital electrolytes and essential nutrients such as amino acids, peptides, and B vitamins, boosts hydration. This product is easy to use, as it is simply sprinkled over food. Purchase a 30-day supply of Good Trouble Hydration Powder Dog Supplement for $30.99 for a one-time purchase, or $24.79 with a subscription.
NaturVet Pet Electrolytes Concentrate
This veterinarian-formulated liquid supplement is designed to maintain hydration and electrolyte balance in cats and dogs.
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Primarily used to help maintain hydration in pets experiencing mild fluid loss due to vomiting, diarrhea, or when they cannot tolerate solid food, Naturvet’s Pet Electrolyte Concentrate is also recommended for rehydrating active dogs, such as agility or hunting dogs. The concentrate should be mixed in a 1:1 ratio with tap water. A 16-ounce bottle of Naturvet‘s Pet Electrolyte Concentrate is $23.99. Be aware that Naturvet’s Pet Electrolyte Concentrate is intended for intermittent use or supplemental feeding only.
Lots of Love HydrADE
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Lots of Love HydrADE is a powder supplement designed to help improve hydration in dogs and cats by replacing lost electrolytes. It’s formulated to support normal hydration levels and encourage water consumption. The liver-flavored powder contains essential nutrients like amino acids, dextrose, electrolytes, calcium, sodium, and potassium, which can be lost to heat. Simply mix a scoop of HydrADE with eight ounces of water to ensure the proper hydration of your pet. Lots of Love HydrADE powder is $21.99 for 8 ounces.
Hen Helper
Southland Organic’s Hen Helper protects your layers from heat stress in the summer.
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As more people keep chickens for their egg-laying abilities, many discover that chickens are just as cute, fascinating, and lovable as other pets. Keeping chickens hydrated is equally important, if not more so. Southland Organic’s Hen Helper is a probiotic/electrolyte supplement designed to increase the productivity of layers and improve the quality of their eggs. Hen Helper contains electrolytes, which are essential for maintaining balanced hydration. Adding four ounces of Hen Helper to one gallon of water helps your flock replenish electrolytes lost to the heat. Check out Southland Organic‘s Hen Helper, available in a variety of sizes from one quart for $22 to 2.5 gallons for $102.
