Cat & Dog Water Intake Calculator:
Find Your Pet's Ideal Water Consumption

Water is a vital nutrient for your pet's overall well-being as it helps them stay hydrated and supports essential bodily functions, much like humans. But did you know that water requirements can differ based on factors like seasonality or life stage? Our dog and cat water calculator can help you figure out how much water your pet needs. Read on for more information.

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Explore the PRO PLAN®
Water Intake Calculator for Dogs and Cats

Our dog and cat water intake calculator is an intuitive tool that calculates your pet's recommended daily water intake and offers helpful tips to encourage them to drink more.

Simply fill in their pet profile below and we'll do all the calculations.

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PET PROFILE

 
 
 
 
 
 

AGE

 

 

WEIGHT

 

 

SIZE OF THE BREED

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DAILY ACTIVITY LEVEL

 
 
 
 

SPAYED OR NEUTERED

 
 

IS YOUR PET PREGNANT OR LACTATING? (optional)

Pregnant

 

Lactating

 

FOOD INFORMATION

HOW MUCH FOOD DOES YOUR PET EAT DAILY?

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

DO YOU KNOW THE ENERGY CONTENT OF YOUR PET'S
FOOD? (optional) info-icon

How can I find out more about the calories in my pet’s food?

Find the calories listed on the side of the can or bag of your pet’s food, or get in touch with the customer service phone number or email for more information.

Kcal/g
Kcal/g
Kcal/g

DO YOU FEED YOUR CAT PRO PLAN® Hydra Care™? (optional)

 

The calculations to achieve the result are based on certain assumptions related to age, weight and lifestyle. Consult your vet for accuracy.

YOUR PET'S DAILY RECOMMENDED WATER INTAKE

ml/day

If you get a negative result, please consult your veterinarian on feeding amounts.

GOOD NEWS! YOU ARE ALREADY PROVIDING WITH THEIR FOOD

ADDING PRO PLAN® Hydra Care™ TO YOUR CAT’S DIET PROVIDES

TOTAL WATER ALREADY PROVIDED:

*Due to the lack of complete details about your pet's food intake, this result provides an approximate idea of how much water your pet should be drinking daily.

SHARE THESE WATER INTAKE TIPS FOR DOGS!

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Dogs cool down primarily through panting, leading to significant water loss.

Because of this, keeping your dog hydrated is especially important on hot days.

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Dog-specific bottles and portable bowls are great for hikes, beach trips, and other outdoor activities.

Understand how much water they need using our water intake calculator for dogs. And always make sure you give them clean, fresh water every day.

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Ask your vet if you’re concerned your dog is drinking too much water or too little water.

SHARE THESE WATER INTAKE TIPS FOR CATS!

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Cats are naturally inclined to drink less, which results in a poor thirst drive.

Understand how much water they need using our water intake calculator for cats. And, always make sure you give them clean, fresh water every day – Some cats prefer water fountains or a dripping tap.

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Providing wet food or mixed feeding increases enjoyment, variety, and water intake.

Nutrient-enriched water such as PURINA® PRO PLAN® Hydra Care™can help increase cats’ water intake.

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Ask your vet if you’re concerned your cat is drinking too much water or too little water.

Add PURINA® PRO PLAN® Hydra Care™ to your cat’s diet to
help them increase total water intake and promote hydration*

PURINA® PRO PLAN® Hydra Care™ for cats

* Compared to cats consuming only water in addition to dry feeding.
Cats must consume at least 25 ml/kg of bodyweight daily for benefit.