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Old 05-22-2012, 07:32 AM   #1
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Question Drinks less water?

Hello everyone!
I wasn't sure if this was the section to put this thread in as I'm not sure how to classify this problem so if it's in the wrong category please move it.
I've had Cupcake 3 months now and I've never had this problem, not even when I got her. I noticed that she drinks less water than usual (at least that's what I believe) as I always know how much water I put in the bottle and I always check it in the morning.
She hasn't been eating more fresh food than usual, in fact I feed her fresh food 2-3 times a week. And it's also hotter outside so I was expecting her to drink more water...
Should I worry over this? Am I freaking out for nothing? Is there anything I could do to make her drink more water? I'm afraid she will dehydrate

Thank you in advance!
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Old 05-22-2012, 07:36 AM   #2
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Default Re: Drinks less water?

If she's thirsty she'll drink, shouldn't be anything to worry about. Check that her water bottle is working okay though and that she can get to it easily.
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Old 05-22-2012, 07:39 AM   #3
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Default Re: Drinks less water?

I check the bottle everyday when I change her water and she has easy access to it.
Thank you SS...I'm feeling silly now for having worried about her drinking but I guess you're right, if she needs it, she'll drink it
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Old 05-22-2012, 08:58 AM   #4
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Default Re: Drinks less water?

If you are really worried you can try a water dish and see if she prefers the dish, since you change her water daily. Just make sure her waterbottle isn't clogged and clean it thoroughly every week
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Old 05-22-2012, 04:06 PM   #5
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Default Re: Drinks less water?

If its any help, Scamp used to drink once every 2-3 days. She just wasn't thirsty and has always been fine. We found giving her an extra bottle has encouraged her to drink when she's getting food or passing the bottle though and now she drinks less at a time but does drink daily
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