I. Can dogs drink tap water?
It is generally not recommended for dogs to drink tap water because tap water contains a lot of harmful substances such as heavy metals, bacteria and chlorine left after disinfection.
If the pet owner wants to drink tap water for the dog, it is recommended to boil it with a kettle first, because the tap water can kill most bacteria after boiling, and can also volatilize the chlorine inside, which is suitable for both humans and dogs. Very safe. However, it should be noted that the boiled water will also produce harmful microorganisms if it is kept for a long time, so pay attention to changing the fresh boiled water for the dog every day, and clean the water bowl
frequently.
In addition, if the pet owner has a better water purifier at home, they can also directly filter the tap water for the dog to drink. The water that is not boiled can retain more dissolved oxygen, which will be more healthy for the dog. benefit.
Two, can dogs drink bottled water/bottled water?
This category of water refers to bottled or barreled mineral water, purified water, and packaged drinking water.
1. Mineral water
Mineral water refers to natural underground mineral water, which contains certain minerals, trace elements and carbon dioxide. Although a moderate amount of minerals is beneficial to the dog’s body, long-term intake may lead to excessive mineral content in the dog, which may easily increase the burden on the kidneys, and may cause problems such as urinary tract stones in dogs.
Therefore, it is okay to give your dog a little mineral water occasionally, but it is not recommended for long-term drinking.
2. Purified water
Pure water is purified water, which contains almost no other substances except water molecules, so you can drink it with confidence, but you should pay attention to it in your diet Supplement your dog with enough minerals to avoid mineral deficiencies in your dog.
3. Packaged drinking water
Packaged drinking water usually refers to tap water or surface water that has been sterilized, usually adding some minerals to improve the taste, but the packaging made by different manufacturers The mineral composition added to drinking water is different, and the amount added cannot be guaranteed, so it is generally not recommended to drink this water for dogs for a long time.
Third, can dogs drink rainwater/river water?
Rainwater and drinking water are the least recommended for dogs, because the environment is now seriously polluted, and most of the rainwater and drinking water contain a lot of heavy metals and harmful chemicals, so long-term Drinking this type of water can seriously affect your dog’s health. But if the natural environment in your area is very good, and the river water is very clear and clean, you can also consider giving the dog river water.
To sum up, it is usually recommended that you give your dog boiled water and pure water. Other water can be drunk, but not for a long time. Drinks such as tea, coffee and cola to avoid affecting the health of the dog.
