Have you ever thought about quality of YOUR drinking water? People drink tap water daily but SHOULD they? What about our pets? Can Dogs drink tap water? Should dogs drink tap water? What about the rest of your pets?
Is Tap Water Safe for Dogs?
Well, THAT answer depends…
Not all Tap Water is Created Equal! It’s no secret that many contaminants have been found to exist in our drinking water sources. According the Water Quality Association (WQA) there can be many sources of contaminants in our daily water which we may not become aware of until an entire community becomes ill.
Can Tap Water Make My Dog Sick?
This Answer Depends on What and How Many Chemicals are in YOUR Water Supply!
For instance, water near agricultural areas may contain harmful organic chemical materials from pesticide or fertilizers which may increase cancer risk, reproductive problems and can impair eye, liver, kidney, and other body functions. Similar problems can result from exposure to water near industrial plants.
Some common waterborne contaminants include:
- Aluminum
- Ammonia
- Arsenic
- Barium
- Cadmium
- Chloramine
- Chromium
- Copper
- Fluoride
- Bacteria & Viruses
- Lead
- Nitrates/Nitrites
- Mercury
- Perchlorate
- Radium
- Selenium
- Silver
- Uranium
Emergency Water Concerns
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agrees…while less frequent – water emergencies DO happen…earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornados and other man-made and natural disasters can cause water main breaks or localized flooding which could contaminate your drinking water.
Other “silent” emergencies happen as well – for example, the Flint Michigan water crisis from 2014 to 2019 when the drinking water was contaminated with lead and Legionnaires’ disease – which severely affected humans and pets.
Other Potential Tap Water Concerns
The EPA’s Office of Water (OW) is also concerned about potential neurotoxic chemicals that can leach into drinking water from PVC pipes.
Also, there are other already existing toxins that are being considered as candidates for listing as significant water contaminants. For example, increased detection of cyanotoxin in drinking water has fueled the need for health effects research.
Keep in mind these are all concerns for HUMANS! Can you imagine how our beloved dogs, cats and pets may be affected when exposed to these toxic chemicals? If you’re like Mom, you view our beloved pets and wildlife as modern day canaries in coal mines. (They are so sensitive that chemicals endanger them before humans).
How to Provide the Best Water to Your Dogs – Filter It!
Considering we and our pets need a considerable amount of water daily to live and thrive, wouldn’t you want to clean up your drinking water right away? Trying to understand what’s in your water source and testing / lab options can be completely overwhelming. Filtered water is Great for Humans but…
Can Dogs Drink Filtered Water?
The answer is YES! Dogs CAN drink filtered water! According to PetMD, Most Veterinarians agree “If you wouldn’t drink the tap water, you shouldn’t give it to your dogs” (or any pets)!
Filter the Water Entering Your Home
The WQA offers a list of Laboratories, Professionals and Water Treatment Providers in your area on their website. Just enter your zip code and research what each company offers! (We use Rayne). Mom recommends to invite a couple of companies out to give you a quote and explain their filtering options in detail. If you want to go the extra mile, request a high PH option for under the sink! We WUV ours!
The EPA also provides information for Certified Laboratories for Drinking Water as well as links to find drinking water quality information for your community.
Take Your Home Filtered Water With You!
Once you have your home water filtered, take it everywhere you go in glass, stainless steel or BPA Free bottles! Not only is your Filtered Home Water FREE, it’s also safer AND Better for the Planet!
According to the Container Recycling Institute more than 60 million plastic bottles end up in landfills and incinerators every day – for a total of about 22 billion bottles! Wow! That’s a staggering amount of preventable waste!
Filter Your Refill Water On The Go!
Taking Your Home Filtered Water with you is an excellent way of making sure You AND Your Dogs are drinking clean, healthy water! But, where do you get clean water when you run out in the middle of your PawVenture?
Water from a Public Fountain? – Yuck!
Water from a Public Sink? – Even Worse!
Water in Plastic Bottles? – What chemicals have leached into your water after heating up all day?
Water from a Fresh Stream or Lake? – Um, it’s not so Fresh!
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