I have a 6 month old puppy who was recently hit by a car. I rushed him to the nearest vet and they prescribed medication for him after making sure he was okay internally. He is eating, but I cannot get him to drink enough water. I tried to give him water with a syringe and he drank a little, but then he stopped. I put his medication in his food and at first, he wouldn't eat it, but then he ate little by little. If I give him his food without the medication, he eats the food with no hesitation. Can someone please help? I'm worried about my boy.
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If you are using canned food your dog will get some water from that. If you are feeding dry food you are going to need to work to see he gets enough water. You can put water in his dry food and let it sit a few hours and it should be absorbed. You could try beef or chicken broth ( the low salt variety). Try adding broth or water to his canned food also. If he doesn't drink on his own in another day or so I would call the Vet back. They can do IV or sub Q fluids. You are wise to worry about dehydration.
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