Water

Overview #

Water is a major constituent of your cat or dogs’ body. It is the most important nutrient for life and plays a part in all major physiological functions.

Role(s) in the Body #

Water has many essential functions for life:

• Ideal medium to transport nutrients and waste throughout the body;
• Required for most metabolic processes;
• Regulation of body temperature;
• Lubrication of the joints, the eyes and the inner ear.

Sources #

Source of water (dietary moisture intake) include:

• Free drinking;
• Food (McKibble contains less than 10% water, and McCan can contain up to 80% water. Real and Raw food typically contains 75% or more moisture.
• By-product of the metabolic process.

Too much or Too little #

Free access to clean drinking water helps prevent dehydration. Body water loss of more than 10% can have serious health implications.