Is it safe to add warm water to my dog's kibble to soften it?

No, you should never mix dry food with water, it's not a good idea it makes the food soggy, less tasty and it goes bad very quickly this way. do not worry, your dog will drink the amount of water she needs even without mixing the dry food with water.

Hi and thanks for Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You can add water to Guinness's food daily if you wish. Wet food can stick to the teeth more which can cause dental disease or may worsen current dental disease so you may want to stick to just the hard kibble unless your veterinarian has recommended extra water be added to his diet due to a medical condition (such as kidney disease for example).

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is not true that moist kibbles increase the risk of bloat. The risk factors for bloat include feeding one large meal rather than 2-3 meals, feeding from raised bowls, exercising after a meal. Bloat is also more common in nervous dogs. As long as you try and avoid these risk factors, you can feed Spike moist kibbles.

It's not necessary to add water to dry kibble before feeding, your pet can digest it fine without the water. The water does add extra moisture to the diet, so there's no harm in doing. I think half a cup of water to 1/3 cup of kibble is too much water, however, and if you want to soak the kibble, I would add just enough to moisten it. I think slow feeder bowls are better for eaters, as it reduces the risk of bloat occurring.

Sure! You can add water to make a gravy with the food. However, if it sits too long it turns pretty mushy and sometimes dogs won’t eat it with such an odd consistency. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

Warm water is typically more appetizing then cold water. Just make sure its not too hot. You don't want to burn Soska's mouth! Please reach out with any further questions! Thank you for using Pet Coach!

Add warm water or a couple teaspoons of baby food to his food to stimulate his appetite. Check his mouth and gums for injury or signs of periodontal disease (redness, swollen gums, bad breath, visible plaque/tartar build up). Discontinue hand feeding. This may worsen his being finicky. Changing the food bowl may reignite interest. Prepare his food at mealtimes and leave it down for 20-30 minutes. Pick it up afterwards whether he has eaten or not. Repeat this at the next mealtime. Do not offer any other food or treats between meals. Zeus will not starve. He will eat when he is hungry as long as you are firm with him. Regular mealtimes are recommended since dogs thrive on routine. If he develops any other symptoms (lethargy, vomiting,diarrhea, loss of appetite), then have him examined by your veterinarian.