It\u2019s summer, and providing lots of cool, fresh water for pets to drink is essential to staying hydrated, preventing heat exhaustion, and promoting good health. While pets need to drink lots of water to stay healthy, it\u2019s also smart to consider where your pet\u2019s water comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s difficult to answer this question with a simple yes or no because water safety depends on a variety of factors including where your tap water comes from. For example, tap water from a municipal water system has different potential risks than tap water that comes from a well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generally speaking, if your tap water is safe enough for you to drink, then it should be okay for your pets, too. If you don\u2019t drink your tap water, however, then your pets shouldn\u2019t drink it either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Invest in a Filter<\/strong> 2. Clean the Water Bowl<\/strong> 3. Request a Consumer Confidence Report<\/strong> 4. Have Your Water Tested<\/strong> 5. Get a Pet Water Fountain<\/strong> If you fear your pet isn\u2019t drinking enough water or you notice that your pet seems thirstier than usual, we strongly encourage you to schedule a checkup with our mobile veterinarian in Richmond. Contact Capital Home Veterinary Care to schedule your pet\u2019s next at-home veterinary appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Generally speaking, if your tap water is safe enough for you to drink, then it should be okay for your pets, too. If you don’t drink your tap water, however, then your pets shouldn’t drink it either.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2380,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,33,48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-common-pet-health-concerns","category-nutrition","category-pet-safety-tips"],"yoast_head":"\n
A variety of at-home water filter products are available to purchase and install or use yourself. You can choose from filtered pitchers, faucet filters, and under-the-sink filters designed to remove toxins and bacteria from the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contaminants in a pet\u2019s water often come from a dirty water bowl, rather than the water source itself. Be sure to change your pet\u2019s water frequently and regularly disinfect the water bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your tap water comes from a city water supply and water treatment plant, then you should receive a consumer confidence report annually. If you didn\u2019t get yours, contact your local water company to request a copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should also have your water tested since contaminants can come from the pipes inside your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pet water fountains keep water fresh. Some fancier models also include filtration systems of their own. The biggest benefit of these fountains is that they encourage pets to drink more water (especially cats who tend to be pickier).<\/p>\n\n\n\nTalk to a Veterinarian About How You Can Improve Your Pet’s Hydration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n