Consider Filtered Water For Your Pets

In an era of increasing water quality issues, more and more people are turning to bottled or filtered water for their drinking needs. But what about our pets? Cats and dogs have the same water needs as humans, and yet pet owners often neglect to consider giving their beloved animals filtered water as well.

The reasons for giving pets filtered water are numerous. Parasites, such as Giardia, can infect dogs and cats and cause severe cramping and diarrhea. Worse yet, your pets can transmit these infections to you as well. Giardia infections require an expensive trip to the vet and antibiotics to treat.

At the same time, giving filtered water to pets can be difficult to remember. Many consumer filters designed for humans take a long time to filter water, meaning that people often fill the filtration devices and leave them sitting for days or weeks. As the water ages, it loses oxygen content, making it less palatable, which is of special important to cats. It is absolutely crucial that cats get enough water. Those that don't are susceptible to urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and other expensive maladies.

One potential solution to this problem is a drinking fountain for cats, such as a Drinkwell Pet Fountain. The Drinkwell Pet Fountain for Cats features a 50 oz reservoir which is constantly cycled from the bowl to a filtration system. The filtration system removes bad odors, parasites, and re-oxygenates the water. These fountains are relatively inexpensive and do an excellent job of making sure that cats get enough to drink.

Dogs appreciate clean water too. If you have a small dog, the Original Drinkwell Pet Fountain is a good choice as well. For larger pets, consider the Drinkwell Big Dog Fountain, which has a much larger 288 oz capacity. Like the other Drinkwell Pet Fountains, it does not need to be hooked up to a running water supply; you just refill the reservoir as needed.

No matter how young or old your pet is, they will appreciate the switch to a filtered water system. Filtered water will keep your pet healthier, happier, and well-hydrated for years to come.