Pets are family members. We make every effort to ensure their safety and health. We take them to the vet, we feed them healthy food and we try to give them plenty of exercise. But have you thought about the water you're allowing them to drink? If you're filling their water bowl from the tap with untreated, unfiltered water, you could be putting them at risk for illnesses. Water from the tap, if untreated, can be very hard and have lots of contaminants in the water as well, such as lead, copper, fluoride and chlorine. In today's blog, the best water treatment company at the Lake of the Ozarks explains some of the reasons why you should give your pets filtered water.

1. To Avoid Contaminants
Tap water has many different contaminants. A filter can get rid of all of these contaminants, making the water safe for all who drink it. By giving your dog filtered water, you can help to prevent illnesses that may occur if your dog were to drink unfiltered water. The fewer contaminants that your pet ingests, the better chances it has of maintaining a strong immune system. Giving a dog filtered water can also reduce the number of allergies. If you are out and about with your pet, fill up a water bottle with filtered water for them to drink.

2. To Help Regulate Water Intake
Water is an important part of a dog’s diet. Much like humans, if dogs don't get the appropriate amount of water, they can incur serious ailments. Not drinking enough water can cause them to become dehydrated and make them sick. However, too much water can cause stomach issues like bloating. Having cold, filtered water can help them control the amount of water they intake and keep them healthy.

3. Because It Tastes Better
Pets can be finicky when it comes to the water they drink. And while you may be thinking 'my dog drinks from the toilet, there's no way he/she is picky about their water', that's actually WHY they're choosing to drink from the toilet. Believe it or not, pets sometimes prefer to drink out of the toilet than the tap water that has been sitting out in their drinking bowl because it's fresh and cold, and typically has fewer chemicals. If you want to ensure that your dog is drinking clean water, not from the toilet, be sure to give them fresh, cold filtered water.

Clean Filtered Water For Your Pets From Lindyspring Lake of the Ozarks
If you are not drinking the tap water, why would you give it to your pets? Make sure you give them clean drinking water from Lindyspring Systems. We offer a variety of different ways to ensure your home has healthy, clean water, such as drinking water systems, water softeners, water filtration systems and total home systems. To learn more about our water treatment services at the Lake of the Ozarks, visit our website or call us at 573-348-5044.

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