So, if you weigh 200 pounds, you would need 100 ounces of water per day if you're not doing anything strenuous. If you're working out, hiking, at a high altitude or outdoors a great deal, you're going to need to add to those 100 ounces. When you don't get enough water, every cell of your body is affected.
Homemade Diet for a Sick Dog. When your dog is sick, homemade chicken broth might help her feel better. When your dog is sick, you feel completely helpless and will do anything to help her feel better. Feeding a homemade diet might be very beneficial.
Chicken broth is good for dogs who are dehydrated or having diarrhea. It's basically chicken-flavored water, and the taste may encourage them to drink. Cook white rice in it to make a bland diet to tempt any dog who is off his feed because of an upset stomach.