Canine Daily Water Intake Calculator
Here’s a comprehensive table detailing daily water intake guidelines for dogs based on weight, age, activity level, and weather.
| Dog Weight | Puppy (high activity) | Adult (low activity) | Adult (moderate activity) | Adult (high activity) | Senior (low activity) | Senior (moderate activity) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 lbs (2 kg) | 0.5 – 1 cup (125-250 ml) | 0.3 – 0.6 cup (75-150 ml) | 0.5 – 0.75 cup (125-190 ml) | 0.75 – 1 cup (190-250 ml) | 0.25 – 0.5 cup (60-125 ml) | 0.4 – 0.6 cup (100-150 ml) |
| 10 lbs (4.5 kg) | 1 – 1.5 cups (250-375 ml) | 0.75 – 1 cup (190-250 ml) | 1 – 1.25 cups (250-315 ml) | 1.25 – 1.5 cups (315-375 ml) | 0.5 – 0.75 cup (125-190 ml) | 0.75 – 1 cup (190-250 ml) |
| 20 lbs (9 kg) | 1.5 – 2 cups (375-500 ml) | 1 – 1.5 cups (250-375 ml) | 1.5 – 2 cups (375-500 ml) | 2 – 2.5 cups (500-625 ml) | 0.75 – 1 cup (190-250 ml) | 1 – 1.5 cups (250-375 ml) |
| 30 lbs (13.5 kg) | 2 – 3 cups (500-750 ml) | 1.5 – 2 cups (375-500 ml) | 2 – 2.5 cups (500-625 ml) | 2.5 – 3 cups (625-750 ml) | 1 – 1.25 cups (250-315 ml) | 1.5 – 2 cups (375-500 ml) |
| 40 lbs (18 kg) | 2.5 – 3.5 cups (625-875 ml) | 2 – 2.5 cups (500-625 ml) | 2.5 – 3 cups (625-750 ml) | 3 – 3.5 cups (750-875 ml) | 1.25 – 1.5 cups (315-375 ml) | 2 – 2.5 cups (500-625 ml) |
| 50 lbs (23 kg) | 3 – 4 cups (750-1000 ml) | 2.5 – 3 cups (625-750 ml) | 3 – 3.5 cups (750-875 ml) | 3.5 – 4 cups (875-1000 ml) | 1.5 – 1.75 cups (375-440 ml) | 2.5 – 3 cups (625-750 ml) |
| 60 lbs (27 kg) | 3.5 – 4.5 cups (875-1125 ml) | 3 – 3.5 cups (750-875 ml) | 3.5 – 4 cups (875-1000 ml) | 4 – 4.5 cups (1000-1125 ml) | 1.75 – 2 cups (440-500 ml) | 3 – 3.5 cups (750-875 ml) |
| 70 lbs (32 kg) | 4 – 5 cups (1000-1250 ml) | 3.5 – 4 cups (875-1000 ml) | 4 – 4.5 cups (1000-1125 ml) | 4.5 – 5 cups (1125-1250 ml) | 2 – 2.25 cups (500-560 ml) | 3.5 – 4 cups (875-1000 ml) |
| 80 lbs (36 kg) | 4.5 – 5.5 cups (1125-1375 ml) | 4 – 4.5 cups (1000-1125 ml) | 4.5 – 5 cups (1125-1250 ml) | 5 – 5.5 cups (1250-1375 ml) | 2.25 – 2.5 cups (560-625 ml) | 4 – 4.5 cups (1000-1125 ml) |
| 90 lbs (41 kg) | 5 – 6 cups (1250-1500 ml) | 4.5 – 5 cups (1125-1250 ml) | 5 – 5.5 cups (1250-1375 ml) | 5.5 – 6 cups (1375-1500 ml) | 2.5 – 2.75 cups (625-690 ml) | 4.5 – 5 cups (1125-1250 ml) |
| 100 lbs (45 kg) | 5.5 – 6.5 cups (1375-1625 ml) | 5 – 5.5 cups (1250-1375 ml) | 5.5 – 6 cups (1375-1500 ml) | 6 – 6.5 cups (1500-1625 ml) | 2.75 – 3 cups (690-750 ml) | 5 – 5.5 cups (1250-1375 ml) |
Key Notes:
- Puppies and Active Adults need more water for energy and growth.
- Seniors require less water but should still maintain hydration.
- Hot Weather: Dogs may need up to 50% more water, especially during warm days or with prolonged outdoor activities.
- General Rule of Thumb: About 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight per day.