How to Hydrate a Sick Dog or Cat When They Won’t Drink Water
When your dog or cat is sick and won’t drink water, it’s more than just frustrating—it can quickly turn dangerous. Dehydration worsens their condition and delays healing.
This guide will help you understand the warning signs and how to rehydrate your pet at home using safe, natural methods—like goat milk.
🚩 Signs Your Pet May Be Dehydrated
- Dry, tacky gums
- Lethargy or weakness
- Sunken eyes
- Loss of skin elasticity
Always monitor these signs if your pet is refusing fluids.
💧 7 Ways to Hydrate a Sick Pet at Home
1. Use Goat Milk Powder
One of the best solutions when your pet won’t drink water is offering Pure Paws Goat Milk Powder. It’s packed with electrolytes, probiotics, and naturally hydrating nutrients your pet’s body craves.
You can mix it with a small amount of water to encourage drinking, or stir it into their food.
2. Add Bone Broth
Low-sodium bone broth is comforting and nourishing. It helps rehydrate while providing minerals like glucosamine and chondroitin.
3. Mix Water Into Wet Food
Or stir in goat milk to boost both flavor and hydration.
4. Offer Ice Cubes or Frozen Goat Milk
Some pets love licking frozen treats. Freeze goat milk into cubes for a hydrating lickable snack.
5. Try a Water Fountain
Cats in particular prefer moving water. Pet water fountains can entice them to drink.
6. Warm Their Fluids
Slightly warmed goat milk or broth (not hot!) can feel more appealing to a sick animal.
7. Use a Syringe with Caution
With vet approval, you can slowly offer fluids using a pet-safe syringe if they’re refusing everything.
🐐 Why Goat Milk Works Wonders
Unlike cow milk, goat milk contains smaller fat globules and less lactose, making it easy to digest. It also:
- Supports gut health with natural probiotics
- Replenishes hydration with electrolytes
- Tastes amazing—even to picky or nauseous pets
Try Pure Paws Goat Milk for hydration that feels like comfort food.
🩺 When to See a Vet
Contact your vet immediately if your dog or cat hasn’t had fluids for 24 hours, or shows signs of serious dehydration or illness.
🔎 FAQ: Pet Hydration
Q: Can I give goat milk to a sick dog or cat?
A: Yes! As long as it’s plain and natural like Pure Paws’ powder, goat milk is gentle and supportive for rehydration.
Q: What if my cat refuses water completely?
A: Offer goat milk, warm broth, or wet food with extra fluids. A water fountain might help too.
Don’t let dehydration sneak up on your pet.
Support them with gentle, natural hydration—try Pure Paws Goat Milk today 🐾
