It is critical to your dachshund's health to have access to
cool, clean, fresh water at all times, both inside and outside
the home. At a minimum, your dachshund should drink two ounces
of water per pound of body weight per day. That means a twenty-
pound standard dachshund would be expected to drink forty
ounces, or five cups of water a day. A good diet with plenty of
water keeps this dachsie healthy and happy. When the dog is
exercising or the weather is particularly warm, this liquid
intake can be expected to increase. If, however, your dog is
suddenly drinking much greater amounts of water than he should
be for his weight, take him in for an evaluation by your
veterinarian. Extreme thirst is a symptom of several diseases,
including diabetes. Water can be kept in no-spill bowls — bowls
that are weighted so they can't be tipped over by fun-loving
dachshunds — or in stainless-steel buckets clipped to a crate to
help avoid watery messes. Change the water in your dog's indoor
water bowls daily to prevent the ha