How much Water

I aim to drink around 1.5 litres of water plus a similar amount of other fluids a day including herb teas, a mug or two of coffee, a mug of cocoa, and often soup or a stock cube with a dash of cream. But it varies depending on how thirsty I feel.

If loo gazing isn't an option, you can do a quick hydration test by pinching the skin in your wrist, you're OK if it's elastic and springs back. (I actually learned about this skin pinch when I first had a very sick dog on diuretics; a similar elasticity test by pressing on their gums was another option, and these checks actually saved the life of one of them a couple of years ago.)

Robbity

Will start to drink more water today , even though I do not like ....I do drink a lot in summer and carry a bottle with me when I walk but not so in the winter time......

Always check the label some flavoured "waters" contain significant ammouts of sugars.