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HYDRATION STATION: GIVING Outdoor pets, especially energetic dogs,
ELECTROLYTES TO PETS need even more water, and an electrolyte sup-
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I often see advice plement might be a good idea. Do not give
for humans about staying hydrated -- by drink- them electrolytes formulated for humans! The
ing lots of water, adding electrolyte supplements amounts of sodium and potassium are far too
and so on. But I see almost no advice about high, and they taste terrible to pets.
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Is it enough to just give my dog water through- plements. Don’t give more than one per day,
out the day? Are there electrolytes for pets? -- usually in the evening. Do not mix the supple-
Danice G. in Cincinnati ment into their food. Your veterinarian can give
precise advice on the use of electrolytes for your
DEAR DANICE: That’s a great observation! species and breed of pet, so give them a call first.
While veterinarians always emphasize the im-
portance of keeping pets hydrated -- it’s an im-
portant way for them to stay cool in the summer
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