Why do dogs drink less when fed natural raw meat food?

Raw meat food has a significantly higher moisture content than dry food, so dogs fed a BARF diet naturally get more fluids and visit the water bowl less often. For comparison, Top Dog Bistro recipes contain about 70% moisture vs. an average of 10% in dry food.

Natural hydration is the process by which dogs get enough water from their food. According to experts, proper hydration is one of the most important, but often undeservedly underestimated elements of a pet's well-being and health.

The importance of water for a dog’s body.
Water is often the unnoticeable “ingredient” in a BARF diet. A dog can die after losing just 10% of its body water! Water acts as a solvent, facilitating cellular reactions, transporting nutrients and cellular metabolic products, regulating body temperature, and eliminating waste from the body – these are just a few of the vital functions that simply would not function without water.
Hydration plays a key role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Water helps break down substances, so your dog’s body can process food efficiently. If your pet is well hydrated, eliminating toxins and maintaining a normal body temperature will not be a challenge for his body.

Water is the “fuel” for kidney and liver function.
Sufficient water in the body ensures proper joint function and supports the functioning of internal organs. Insufficient water can damage your dog’s internal organs. The kidneys and liver, vital internal organs, can even stop functioning. The kidneys are responsible for maintaining the right salt and water concentration in your pet’s body, filtering and breaking down waste, and maintaining proper blood pressure and phosphorus levels. In addition to eliminating toxins, the liver also plays a key role in distributing nutrients throughout the body.
Dry and canned food often contains high levels of sugar and sodium, which can reduce hydration levels. Just like humans, dogs’ blood and healthy cells are made up of water, so it is essential to ensure proper hydration.

Don't forget a bowl of clean water!
Although most of the ingredients in Top Dog Bistro recipes are high in water and your dog will drool much less when fed with it than when fed with dry food, don't forget a bowl of clean water!
It's not for nothing that we emphasize that water must be clean - it is also important for your dog's health. If you have doubts about the quality of the water, you should examine its composition. Often, water is rich in minerals (for example, lime), which can accelerate the formation of tartar. A water filtration system is an investment that will "thank" both your pet's health and your own.