Dog Lovers are always looking to explore more treat options for their pet buddies. What else can dogs drink besides water? is a most asked question, as there are a number of drinking options out there for humans, so there must be some options for dogs too.

Well, its good that you care for your pet buddy and to your surprise, yes! there are actually some other options that dogs can drink besides water.

💡 While choosing a drink or giving it to your pet, please make sure that it suits your dog breed. Not every drink is for every breed.

There are a number of natural and synthetic drinking options for dogs. I am Listing some of the options here:

Natural drinks

• Coconut water
• Chicken Broth
• Bone Broth
• Fruit smoothies
• Vegetable smoothie
• Nut milk
• Goat milk
• Rice Water
• Fish Broth
• Herbal Tea

1. Coconut water

Coconut water is safe and healthy for dogs, it gives the necessary nutrients for its body. It is very light and slightly flavored which is easy to process and tastes very refreshing. Coconut water is a good option for dogs as a treat.

2. Chicken broth

Chicken broth is a very tasteful treat for dogs. They love eating flesh and so they love drinking chicken broth too. Flavor and aroma of broth attracts them and they love drinking it. Also it is safe and natural drink for dogs.

3. Bone Broth

Just like chicken broth, bone broth is also a loveable drink for dogs. It is safe to consume and nutritious for dogs. It builds up the muscle portion in their body as resultantly makes them healthy and strong.

4. Fruit Smoothies

Fruits are a very good source of vitamins and minerals. However, for dogs, fruit juices and smoothies are good in a very small quantity. And there are selected fruits juices & smoothies which are permissible for dogs like,

• apple juice (unsweetened)
• carrot juice
• blueberry juice
• watermelon juice
• banana smoothie
• strawberry smoothie
• pumpkin smoothie

The above listed fruit juices & smoothies are good and safe for dogs, but in a limited amount. Citrus fruits like orange, grapes, lemon are strictly not allowed for dogs and should be avoided.

5. Vegetable smoothie

Some safe vegetable smoothies for dogs are:

• Carrot and Pumpkin Smoothie
• Spinach and Cucumber Smoothie
• Kale and Apple Smoothie
• Zucchini and Blueberry Smoothie
• Beet and Carrot Smoothie
• Celery and Carrot Smoothie

These vegetable smoothies are tested and proven good for dogs. Stomach and gut of dogs is different from humans, it upsets with the foods that are good for humans but not for them. So a proper research before feeding a dog is important.

6. Nut milk

Most of the Dog breeds are intolerant to Lactose and so cannot drink milk. In such a case nut milk is the best choice for them. It gives them the required nutrition without upsetting their gut. A small amount of almond and cashew is good to feed but make sure this blend is home-made and free of additives.

7. Goat milk

Goat milk is lighter and easy to digest and safe for various dog breeds. As generally dogs are Lactose intolerant so precautions must be taken while giving them milk.

8. Rice Water

Plain rice water is very good for dogs. It provides hydration, gentle on stomach, help with diarrhea and a good source of energy for dogs. It is easily digested and good for the gut health of dogs so it should be given when your dog is feeling digestion issues.

9. Fish Broth

Like chicken broth and bone broth, fish broth is also a good option for dogs besides water. It is full of proteins and boost the body activity in a limited portion of meal.

10. Herbal Tea

Herbal tea is a good drinking option for dogs in terms of calming and soothing them. It helps reduce their restlessness in some conditions however, sweeteners must be avoided.

Market Products

1. Popsicles
2. Formula milk
3. Broth toppers
4. Kefir
5. Isotonic Sports drinks
6. Pumpkin-Based hydration drinks
7. Flavored water
8. Ice-creams
9. Smoothies
10. Purees
11. Energy drinks

Let’s Discuss Market drinking Products for dogs in Detail;

1. Popsicles

There are a number of brands like Paw Pops, The Honest Kitchen , Frozen Woofers offer dog safe popsicles. These popsicles are made of high nutrient ingredients and are pet safe. generally these popsicles are broth flavored, fruit flavored frozen pies that dogs love to lick & eat.

2. Formula milk

As dogs are Lactose intolerant so regular human suitable milk is not an option for dogs. Many brands are offering Dog’s safe lactose free and dog mimic milk formulas that are good to use. Some renowned brands are Esbilac, PetLac, Nutri-Vet Puppy Milk. 

Here is a research article for you to get scientific knowledge of milk formulation for puppies.

Analysis and Comparison of Nutrition Profiles of Canine Milk with Bovine and Caprine Milk

3.Broth toppers

Brutus Bone Broth, The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth, Nature’s Logic Bone Broth, Stella & Chewy’s Broth Toppers, Merrick Bone Broth are some famous brands for broth toppers. Broth toppers are also a good treat for dogs.

💡But keep into notice that these toppers have negligible amount of onion, garlic content which are toxic for dogs.

4. Kefir

Kefir is fermented milk with added pro-biotics which are good for dogs. Made of fermented milk, water and yogurt kefir contains beneficial bacteria and yeast which supports metabolism and improves gut health. Some good brands are Lifeway Plain Kefir, Raw Goat Milk Kefir by Answers Pet Food.

5. Isotonic Sports drinks

K9 Power Go Dog, DoggyRade, Replenish by PetAg are some popular brand names in this catagory. Isotonic sports drinks contains electrolytes, chicken protein, coconut oil, and vitamins. These are designed to support hydration, stamina, and recovery for active dogs. Without overloading ionic balance these drinks provide good gut health and energy to dogs.

6. Pumpkin-Based hydration drinks

Pumpkin-based hydration drinks for dogs are gaining popularity for their digestive and hydrating benefits, as pumpkin is naturally high in water content and fiber. These drinks often combine pumpkin with water or broth and sometimes other ingredients for extra nutritional value. Some market options are: Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up!, Native Pet Organic Pumpkin, Fruitables Pumpkin Digestive Supplement.

7. Flavored water

Flavored water is a good option for boosting hydration and encouraging water intake in dogs. In certain conditions when pups needs rehydration some drops of concentrated flavored water are diluted to make them drink more water. These drinks are more often made up of beef stock, chicken stock etc. Some options are: Hydro-Go Flavor Drops for Dogs, Pet Winery Barkinaria, Waggin’ Water, DoggyRade, Pedialyte for Dogs.

8. Ice-creams

Ice-creams in melted or liquid form are a flavorful treat for dog pets. Ice-creams for dogs are especially made with low sugars, lactose free and additives. A little scoop of ice-cream is okay to make the day for your buddy. Some good ice-creams for dogs are: Frosty Paws by Purina, Ben & Jerry’s Doggie Desserts, Pooch Creamery Ice Cream Mix, Häagen-Dazs Dog Ice Cream, The Bear & The Rat Frozen Yogurt.

9. Smoothies

Smoothies are a blend of nutritious fruits, vegetables, yogurt and some other things. Smoothies are always full of nutrition with full of taste. Dogs usually love to have smoothies so there are a number of smoothies options for dogs like, The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth & Smoothie, Native Pet Probiotic Smoothie, Smoothies by Pet Winery.

💡Smoothies are highly recommended because these are safe and boost hydration.

10. Purees

Purees for dogs are a great way to add nutrition to their diet and recover hydration. In addition to home-made purees there are a number of market options available for dogs. Let’s explore some: Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up!, The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth Pour Overs, Native Pet Organic Pumpkin, Nulo Hydrate Puree Packs. 

Final Words

Dogs usually don’t get bored of water. They need water as primary source of hydration. Unlike humans, dogs don’t crave for a variety of drinking and food products but you can give them a small quantity of flavored drinks as a treat or reward for their good behavior.

Pet training is a very important part in the journey of pet lovers so treats like these are very helpful to show a rewarding gesture towards good response.

Also Read: 20 Reasons of Dog Panting at Night

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can dogs drink milk?

Yes, dogs can drink Lactose free milk. There are a number of options available in market which offers lactose-free and dog safe milk. Some brands are: Zeal,  COSI Pet’s Lactose-free Milk.

2. Which fruit juices are safe for dogs?

Fruits juices like Apple, strawberries, watermelon, blue berries, cranberries juices are safe and nutritious for dogs.

3. Which fruits are not good for dogs?

Dogs are intolerant to citrus fruits like oranges, lime, lemon, grapes. So giving them even a small quantity can be toxic for them. Orange is tolerate-able for some breeds and can be given diluted and sugars or additives-free.

4. Which drinks are toxic for dogs?

Drinks like coffee, chocolate, beer, wine, lemonade, alcohol, caffeine, sugary-drinks, salted-drinks, xylitol are very toxic for dogs. These drinks should be strictly avoided even in small amounts also.

5. How to motivate drinking in dogs?

Water is a natural source of hydration for all living beings. However, drinking in dogs can be motivated by adding some drops of chicken broth or beef broth. It can help them boost their thirst for more water.