Water

Chats · **Posted:** Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:27 pm

I don't think it matters Lance. People offer bottled water so there are not any bugs like giardia in the water, this can sometimes be the reason for an upset belly. But as a general rule, after about two weeks a cat will get used to the water source.

I prefer to use tap water as I don't believe in keeping Chats away from all bacteria, it is just impossible. I think it is better that they get a tolerance to different bacteria in safe doses over time to build a stronger immune system - as the case with children who eat dirt being healthier then those that don't!! And besides, what happens if you run out of bottled water? Or buying it in bulk and then leaving it stagnant in the drum isn't ideal either!

Mum's cat drank salt/chlorine water from the family pool everyday and is now 18 years old. So I think water is ok from almost any source....not sure about the toilet though!!! :lol:

tameeria · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:21 am

Mine get tap water (well, not city), charcoal-filtered tap water (drinking fountain), and occasionally bottled water. They all seem to love the taste of expensive bottled water imported from France best (gâté pourri). :lol:

I'm not too worried about my water source as I can't taste a difference between regular bottled water and what's coming out of my tap anyway, and I'm very picky about the water I drink. I won't touch city tap water though - it just tastes like a revoltingly nasty chemical cocktail to me.

It makes the plants in the botany lab sick with fluoride poisoning, so we have to deionize the water to keep them healthy. It needs to be dechlorinated before it is safe to use for the fish tanks. Any water that kills plants and fish unless specially treated is not safe to drink for anyone in my opinion (besides the fact that it tastes just plain nasty).

hello_kitty · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:32 am

Most the bottled water in the US is from municipal water supplies, so it's not like you're really getting anything different from the tap (speaking for the US people). Spring bottle water tastes like crap to me, so I always just buy the normal ones. The tap water here really depends on where you live. The water in Wyoming is 500% better than what I have here in NJ. And due to my own paranoia, I won't drink water in places like New York City.

Just last night we bought a Pur filter that goes on the faucet, so we can stop wasting money on bottled, and drink what we already pay for in the tap. The filters are designed to remove all the chemicals, and pathogens (which technically shouldn't be in there, but supplies do get contaminated). That's what we're using for both of us humans, and for Sammie now (after her vomiting scare, we've gotten a bit more stringent on stuff for her). Definitely takes out all the chemical tastes you get.

So I'd suggest one of those filters for the faucet, definitely nice and convenient! Unless your tap water runs out :lol:

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filthy_gorgeous · **Posted:** Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:57 pm

only ever use bottled water as im right bang in the middle of London,
jeez i wouldnt even drink the cloudy chalky tap water!

Buy in bulk from Lidls normally! wonderful scotish spring water
have used it for about 3 years now. gone expensive though! used to be 12p lol
now
18 p per 2 ltr bottle/packs of eight!

even cook with it
sometimes these shops are a godsend!!

lnt999 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:53 pm

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