Few people recognize the importance of electrolytes in our daily diets.  They prevent dehydration by replenishing the body’s water supply.  Athletes, for example, who work out in extreme conditions are not in danger of becoming dehydrated if they have plenty of electrolytes in their system.

Electrolytes have the same effect on dogs.  Dehydration in dogs involved not only loss of water, but also loss of electrolytes, which are minerals such as sodium, chloride and potassium.

Electrolytes are important because they are used by cells to maintain voltages across their cell membranes and to carry electrical impulses across themselves and to other cells.  Kidneys work to keep the electrolyte concentrations in your blood constant despite changes in the body.  When humans and animals sweat or pant, they lose electrolytes.  These electrolytes need to be replaced to keep the electrolyte concentrations of your body fluids constant.

Maintaining your dog’s electrolyte concentration is especially important when he is experiencing chronic vomiting, or diarrhea, as these viruses cause them to lose electrolytes extremely fast.

dogdration is a premium dog water, complete with electrolytes in addition to other supplements like glucosamine and vitamin C, to help your pup stay healthy and hydrated.  Many sports drinks have electrolytes in them, but they’re extremely high in sugar and sodium, which can be unhealthy for dogs.  dogdration’s allergen-free peanut flavor is a healthy and tasty alternative to both sports drinks and regular tap water.

To keep your dog hydrated and replenished, order dogdration online today or call 816.665.8627.

Dogs are usually fairly healthy animals that are easy to care for. However, there are several common dog health problems that are seen throughout every breed.

These health issues can be easily avoided, however.

Hip and joint problems- Particular types of breeds, especially larger dogs, are more prone to hip and joint pain than others. The breeds the most likely to have joint problems are Rottweilers, Bernese Mountain Dogs and Newfoundlands. If you notice your dog limping or suffering due to pain in their hips or joint, which may be caused by problems such arthritis, consider the following tips when feeding and caring for your pet:

• Maintain your dog’s weight at a healthy spot. Obesity is one of the main causes for hip and joint problems in dogs, so keeping them slim is the best way to avoiding these problems. dogdration, with its added electrolyte supplements, boosts your dog’s energy to keep him active and energetic throughout the day, which burns extra calories that your dog consumes.
• If your dog is at a healthy weight, but still has arthritis problems, you may want to consider glucosamine supplements. Glucosamine is a nutrient that is found in joints, and additional supplements prevent cartilage degeneration and can treat arthritis.

Heartworm- This is a parasitic disease spread by mosquito bites. The parasitic worms live inside chambers of your dog’s heart, and cause symptoms like coughing, difficulty breathing, lack of desire to exercise, and, worst of all, congestive heart failure. However, heartworm is easily preventable:

• Simply give your dog a monthly dose of heartworm preventative medicine, like Heartguard, or any other brand.

Dog dehydration- Though easily avoided, dog dehydration is a common ailment among many canines and canine owners. To keep your dog well hydrated, use these simple steps:

• Try flavored water, like dogdration, if you find that your dog is not happy with just tap water. These k9 quenchers will sure hit the spot, in a addition to acting as a sort of ‘superfuel’ for your dog.
• Offer your dog canned, wet food, or pour dogdration over your dog’s dry food, to avoid dehydration and by increasing their water intake.

If your interested in buying dogdration to improve your dog’s current health state, or to prevent certain ailments, visit our online store today.