Two years ago while hunting I noticed a hunter from another group giving his dog a colored drink. I couldn't help myself, my couriosity got the best of me. I had to ask what he was giving his dog to drink. The young man said "Gatorade".
Granted, I've never done this myself, but I haven't forgot what I saw that day either and have been courious ever since. My Vet said not only is it not a good idea, she said it could easily kill your dog.
I don't claim to be "all knowing" on this subject by any means but from what I understand the dogs don't need Electrolytes as we do. Because we sweat to help control our heat issues and welcome the Electolytes to replace the lost fluids.
The dogs need the water cool themselves and to cut the film and siliva from the back of their tounge. This help them breath more effeciently. I think I have this right.
I did pick some of this infor up a month ago or so and wanted to get some input from some here. By the way this suprised me. http://www.sportdog.com/Gear/Canine-Athlete/C9-Hydration.aspx
This site is constantly amazing me with the great amount of knowlege and insite I get form it. So chime in. OK...there have been some not so amazing things to. Thats called "balance"
Granted, I've never done this myself, but I haven't forgot what I saw that day either and have been courious ever since. My Vet said not only is it not a good idea, she said it could easily kill your dog.
I don't claim to be "all knowing" on this subject by any means but from what I understand the dogs don't need Electrolytes as we do. Because we sweat to help control our heat issues and welcome the Electolytes to replace the lost fluids.
The dogs need the water cool themselves and to cut the film and siliva from the back of their tounge. This help them breath more effeciently. I think I have this right.
I did pick some of this infor up a month ago or so and wanted to get some input from some here. By the way this suprised me. http://www.sportdog.com/Gear/Canine-Athlete/C9-Hydration.aspx
This site is constantly amazing me with the great amount of knowlege and insite I get form it. So chime in. OK...there have been some not so amazing things to. Thats called "balance"