What Kind of Water Should Your Dog Be Drinking?

© Jan Peterson Certified Dog Herbalist & Nutritionist

Written by an educated human and not AI

Drinking Water For My Dog

Is Tap Water Okay For My Dog To Drink?

Tap water is not good, clean drinking water. Over 300+ toxins have

been found in tap water across the United States. Fluoride has

been linked to all kinds of health risks in humans and dogs, and

much research has been done in this area. Bone cancer is just one

of the many health risks.

Why Water Is Important To Your Dog's Health

Good, clean drinking water is essential to our health as well as our

dog’s health. Your dog’s body mass contains up to 75% water.

Good hydration is needed to lubricate joints, detoxify the body and,

as a primary element in blood, transport oxygen throughout tissues.

Water is also necessary for your proper immune function, digestion

and temperature control.

Have Your Water Checked For Impurities

Whether you have filtered tap water or reverse osmosis, consider

getting your water checked, then you will know what you’re trying to

eliminate. In most cases minerals and nutrients will be removed so

it’s important to add those back into your dog’s diet.

What Type Of Water Bowl Is Best?

When traveling with your dog avoid using plastic bottles. You can

safely carry good clean drinking water in glass bottles.Also, consider

the type of bowl you are using for your water. Again, avoid plastic.

Ceramic, Pyrex glass and 18 gauge Stainless bowls are much better options.

Remember to clean them daily to remove any harmful bacteria.

How Do I Know If My Dog Is Drinking Enough Water?

Lastly remember that good hydration is essential in removing toxins

from the body. Your dogs urine should be clear to a pale yellow.

Encouraging My Dog To Drink Water

If they are not big drinkers, you can add water or bone broth to their food.

This is often the easiest solution to monitoring their water intake.

Also, some dogs seem to like to drink from a hose or a fountain. I have

one of those dogs. However, if she is around her dog buddies and they have

been for a walk, she will dig right in an get her water.