Is your dog hydrated enough? Vet shares how much water your pet should be drinking

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Dog owners constantly worry about their prized pets - whether they are fit enough, full enough, or whether they have exercised enough to tire them out that day.

But what about if your pooch has drunk enough? Nutrition and Hydration Week runs March 17-23 and the occasion may prompt Scots to think about their own water intake.

But pet enthusiasts should also consider how much their four-legged friend is drinking too.Google searches for ‘how much water should my dog drink?’ have surged 125 per cent in the past quarter, according to dog joint care company YuMOVE.

This clearly highlights growing concerns among pet owners about their furry friends' hydration levels.To help owners out, the dog specialists have shared how to calculate your canine's water intake and offered practical tips to keep them satisfied and thirst-free.Dr Charlotte Rice, Senior Veterinary Technical Manager at YuMOVE, said: "Dogs reportedly need to drink between 20-70 ml of water per kilo of their body weight every day, with most pets needing around 50ml of water per kilo."This means a 30kg Labrador would need around 1.5 litres of water a day.