Most dogs are a form of kibble including one of my own. While the brands of kibble do matter in terms of quality, let’s talk hydration with kibble. Whenever MJ eats out of a bowl, her kibble is soaked in water for around 15 minutes. Since kibble is incredibly dry, it soaks up immense moisture from the stomach extending the time to digest. When given without water you’ll notice that shortly after eating, your dog may rush to the water bowl. Benefits of soaking kibble: 1) Aids in faster digestion and absorption. 2) Hydrates your dog. 3) Can assist in cutting back recovery time of your dogs digestion. 4) Helps keep mouth free of excess gunk.