Water for Dogs

Ever thought of the chlorine effects in drinking water for dogs? Good water is just as important as healthy foods for dogs. Here's how to improve tap water for little or no money.

We've all heard it. Drinking water isn't what it used to be. Contaminants abound.

In the U.S. chlorine is added to kill disease causing bacteria. It's also a toxin. Added to the other environmental toxins now in our water supplies, we're in a pickle.

Let's cut to the chase. If you are drinking bottled water while filling your dog's water bowl from the tap, STOP.

Chlorine in water has been linked to a wide range of human health maladies ranging from asthma and eczema to bladder cancer and heart disease. Even the rates of miscarriages and birth defects are higher in areas where chlorinated water is provided.

Could dogs be as much or more affected by toxins since their life span is so much shorter than ours? Few studies are done on dogs but our common sense tells us, YES!

While the best thing for your entire family is a whole house filtration system, they can be costly. Here are three options to improve your tap water.

They are listed in order of benefits, so the first is far more beneficial but also more costly.

• Tap water filters are the best choice after whole house filters. Easy to install and use, you also have filtered water for cooking.

  There are a few excellent choices at Wysong which not only get rid of chlorine but counteract disease causing systemic acidemia. You can read about them at: Wysong Health water filters

• Pitcher water filters are less expensive and still better than tap water. With five large water loving dogs, we only had to change the pitcher water filter every six weeks. It was somewhat convenient and we left it on the counter closest to the dog water bowl.

  I never serve my dogs refrigerated water since it's harder for the stomach to handle.

• If finances are a problem, fill a container (glass is best) with water and let stand 24 hours. The chlorine will dissipate in that time.

Keep in mind, every little thing we do for our dog's health counts, so don't forget to supply good water for dogs.

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