Quick Answer. Although other similar creatures, such as amoebas, are known to cause illness, paramecia do not live inside humans and are not known to cause any diseases. Paramecia have even been observed attacking and consuming pathogens from the human body.
Most of a dogâs body is comprised of water. Adequate water ingestion and hydration is important for them to maintain proper circulation, as well as the health of organs and tissues, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys, lung, intestines and pancreas.
There is no steadfast rule. In general, animals should take in two and a half times more water than food. Another useful guideline for dogs weighing 20 pounds or less is that they need about 1 cup (8 ounces) of water for every 5 pounds of body weight. So, a healthy 15-pound dog would need 3 cups of water a day. Dogs donât have to DRINK their daily fill of water.