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After oxygen, water is the most vital element for our pets. Yet many dogs and cats live in a constant state of mild dehydration because most commercial diets simply don’t provide enough moisture. While their wild diets would naturally contain 60–80% water, today’s kibble averages only 7–10%. That gap forces their bodies to work harder—often pulling water from vital organs like the liver, kidneys, and skin—just to digest their meals. Why Intracellular Moisture Matters Hydration is foundational — After oxygen, water is the most essential element for our pets, comprising nearly 60% of their bodies. It supports everything from digestion...

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