When you consume more protein, you need to even that out
with more water intake - since the body produces more urine to remove the byproducts of protein breakdown.
In addition, since like any fibre psyllium husks absorb water from intestines it
requires more water intake in between meals as otherwise it may cause severe constipation!
Branches or woody stems should be crosscut with an X at the bottom to allow
for more water intake (if they are narrow, a single slice will do).
«Pets over the age of 7 need an increase of protein,
more water intake, dietary supplements and detailed testing — before a problem becomes obvious.»