India, April 11 -- World Pet Day is more than a sweet social media post. It is a good moment to pause and think about the everyday things that keep our pets happy and healthy. For me, it always circles back to food. I have a tiny Toy Poodle called Dobby and I fuss over his meals more than I care to admit. Dry kibble alone does not impress him. My phone alarms exist mainly to remind me to soak his food before mealtime. That routine changed when I started adding wet food. The smell alone brings him running. And if the ceramic bowl comes out, he knows something special is about to happen.

One thing I learned after becoming a pet parent is that many pets do not drink enough water. Cats are famous for this, though some dogs are not great at i...