Our 2 "Flabs" love ice, I put some gatorade in the water before freezing.
One of our dogs was sick, high fever and would not eat or drink, I knew enough that She needed water, put some gatorade in the water bowl and it was gone soon after. Vet said that it was O K to use it if thats what She liked and mentioned pedialyte works as well.
Pets need to be well hydrated just like Us.
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2004 Thor Wanderer Wagon 247WTB
2006 TE450 Husky
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