The amount of drinking water your pet needs depends on its type, age, and level of activity. When preparing for disasters, it is recommended to store enough water for your pet for 3 to 7 days.
Why:
Your pet’s body can begin to shut down within 72 hours without water. This should be your primary consideration when preparing your pet’s emergency go-bag.
Types of drinking water:
Many people often ask about the difference between regular water and emergency drinking water. The primary distinctions lie in shelf life and packaging.
Regular plastic-bottled water usually has a stamped shelf life of about 1 year from the date of manufacture. Most single-use plastic water bottles are made from a petrochemical resin known as Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Over time, these microplastics can begin to break down after their expiration date.
Emergency Drinking Water Single
In contrast, emergency drinking water, such as our Mayday Emergency Drinking Water, is packaged in a foil-sealed pouch, which provides a shelf life of 5 years. This packaging eliminates the use of plastics that can deteriorate, making it a better option because it only needs to be rotated every five years.
Amount needed:
A healthy dog typically drinks between ½ and 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight each day. For example, a healthy 20-pound dog would require between 10 and 20 ounces of water daily. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends having a minimum 72-hour supply of water in your pet’s emergency kit.
Cats generally need slightly less water, ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 ounces per 5 pounds of body weight each day. Therefore, a 10-pound cat would need between 7 and 9 ounces of water daily.
Always consider having extra water for various purposes, such as keeping cool in hot weather, cleaning, mixing with dry food, washing wounds, or sharing with other pets.
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