An automatic dog waterer may be the only thing that can save your dog from dehydration. If you are not going to be home at regular intervals to clean and replenish your dogs’ water supply, you need to look into an automatic dog waterer.

Dogs can dehydrate if they have to go without water in just a few hours, unlike other animals who can survive for days on no water. A dog can go for days without food (not that you want them too) lose mostly all of their fat and recover just fine. But after losing only 10% of their bodies water content they can get seriously ill.

There are many different things to consider when deciding how much water you dog may need. The best thing to do is to let your dog have constant access to clean fresh water. This can be provided by an automatic dog waterer. Leaving out a large dog bowl full of water is not a good idea. If not cleaned the bowl can harbor bacteria and your dog will get sick.

What you need to know when thinking about buying an automatic dog waterer.

1.How much exercise will you dog be getting during the day

2.How hot is it where your dog is staying

3. The temperature it is where your dog is staying

4.How clean is your water

5.What size bowl does the automatic dog waterer have

These are important when considering Which automatic dog waterer to get.

1. The standard is 1 cup of water per 15 pounds of dog.

2. If your dog is exercising during the day they will consume more water.

3. Dogs who are getting exercise will need more water.

4. If your tap water is not good enough for you don’t give it to your dog.

5. Automatic dog waters come in varied sizes, even jumbo for large dogs.

One of the risks of dirty standing water is bacteria, which leads to parasites. Don’t leave standing water out for your dog unless you will be around to change it. If the water looks like something you would not drink it will not be good for your dog either.

The electric automatic dog waterers like the petmate fresh flow come in different sizes, have charcoal filters and a pump to recycle the water all day. You will not have to worry about your dog having clean water or running out of water.

I use a dog waterer for my dog because there are times when I am away from home, and I know my dog splashes his water out of his bowl. With the automatic dog waterer I don’t have to worry if he splashed it all out because it will refill itself.

Alice Washerstein is a dog lover! Alice creates web sites regarding dog concerns. Learn more regarding the Stainless steel dog bowl and the Petmate fresh flow.