Water intake!!!!

winnie75
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Water intake!!!! Jul 2, 2011 2:11:27 GMT

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Post by winnie75 on Jul 2, 2011 2:11:27 GMT

Hi,

My one and a half year old guinea pig drinks a ton of water. Is this normal? I know they eat a dry diet so I am sure they need to make up for moisture but it's ridiculous how much she drinks in a day. It has to be at least a 1/4 of a cup. Either she is bored, obsessed with the water bottle, or there is something wrong with her. She eats very well and gets fresh fruits and veggies daily so I just want conformation that alot of water consumption is normal for a pig. Thanks!!

piggylover Guest	Water intake!!!! Jul 2, 2011 6:46:21 GMT via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by piggylover on Jul 2, 2011 6:46:21 GMT Mine drink alot, I think it's cause they hardly sit still and are always moving being active and the sun don't help

winnie75
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Water intake!!!! Jul 2, 2011 11:57:32 GMT

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Post by winnie75 on Jul 2, 2011 11:57:32 GMT

Mine isn't in the sun?

So that doesn't make any sense to me. I would think it had more to do with a dry pellet diet. It's kind of like a dog who eats an all dry dog food diet....they have to make up moisture loss with water consumption. I am just trying to see if it is normal or if it is cause for concern and maybe a vet trip. Thanks

Katie Special Piggy Posts: 321	Water intake!!!! Jul 2, 2011 13:33:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Katie on Jul 2, 2011 13:33:27 GMT mine drink a lot too, i think it is cause they run around a lot and have a dry diet but they haven't had any problems so im sure its Perfectly normal.
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Water intake!!!! Jul 2, 2011 13:58:54 GMT

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Post by twistedsymphony on Jul 2, 2011 13:58:54 GMT

mine live indoors, and they drink a whole bottle of water a day which is over half a litre, which would make it a quarter of a litre each per day. I think the bottle leaks though which adds to the problem, are you sure your bottle is not leaking?

To be honest though I have no idea how my two can drink so much!

piggylover Guest	Water intake!!!! Jul 2, 2011 14:29:04 GMT via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by piggylover on Jul 2, 2011 14:29:04 GMT Mine ain't on the sun but when it's warm what do we do ..... Drink to try and cool down, plus mine have a lot of fresh food so only get a bowl of dried food a day but that's for a group of 6

amjon Guest	Water intake!!!! Jul 2, 2011 21:29:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by amjon on Jul 2, 2011 21:29:05 GMT I wouldn't call 1/4 cup much. I have one that will empty a 16 oz water bottle every day.

winnie75 Guest	Water intake!!!! Jul 2, 2011 23:40:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by winnie75 on Jul 2, 2011 23:40:01 GMT Alrighty then.....so I guess she is fine Thanks all And yes, a 1/4 of a cup isn't much I would say more like 3/4 of a cup a day. I thought it but typed 1/4 LOL! Oh well! Thanks again all!

Orlaith Administrator Posts: 6,224	Water intake!!!! Jul 18, 2011 11:47:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Orlaith on Jul 18, 2011 11:47:17 GMT Some pigs like to play with their water bottles as well, so it looks like they're drinking a lot more than they really are. If your pig has always drank a lot then it's okay but if there was a sudden change then I would monitor it.

zoeae Guest	Water intake!!!! Jul 18, 2011 13:35:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by zoeae on Jul 18, 2011 13:35:48 GMT mine play with their water bottle, i had to get different bottles. but they drink a lot too.

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