Queen Maeby Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) For years I bought bottled water for me and Grover and I have only just realised that it is distilled. It is the Moore's Ultra Pure brand. I thought it was springwater, and I'm not sure if dogs should have distilled water... I remember once reading somewhere that they need the minerals in the springwater. I have asked around other dog owners I know and gotten a mixed response. eta I might change to springwater just in case. Edited June 26, 2014 by Queen Maeby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 distilled water ? Why would you , unless there is a very badly compromised immune system or something ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 I did some googling and this is what I found... Whole Dog Journal suggests that distilled water can possibly be helpful in preventing crystals recurring in dogs who are prone to them. But I also found articles that say that distilled water is harmful because it leeches minerals from the body... That sounds a bit far fetched. Maybe I will ask my vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) distilled water ? Why would you , unless there is a very badly compromised immune system or something ? Sorry, I didn't see your post :) I thought it was springwater. It is lovely and tastes nothing like the distilled water I've had before, which was kind of weird-tasting. I don't drink tap water and either do my dogs. Edited June 26, 2014 by Queen Maeby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 distilled water has no minerals , which is why it may be a useful adjunct for dogs/cats prone to having problems with crystals . I would not advise it for humans or growing animals because of the total lack of mineral content .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) distilled water has no minerals , which is why it may be a useful adjunct for dogs/cats prone to having problems with crystals . I would not advise it for humans or growing animals because of the total lack of mineral content .... Yes, I agree. I will buy springwater from now on. Thank you :) Edited June 26, 2014 by Queen Maeby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) maeby - why not buy a water filter instead :) ? The high price of "processed and packaged' water is mostly because of the making of plastics etc .. Under sink water filters can be an excellent investment ... They can take out chlorine /taste ..fluoride... the jugs/containers with a removable filter also work well, AFAIK . :) just found this -LINK I know several people using filters - some undersink, some a ceramic urn, and some a jug ... ... they are all different in the water quantities produced ... but all save a fortune in plastic bottles/containers! Edited June 26, 2014 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) I had a water filter but I could never get the pressure right, and it kept coming off the tap, and this annoyed me so much that I started buying bottled water. I'm renting so I don't think I'll bother with an under the sink filter, but that is something I would consider in my own home. Thanks for the link. I have added it to my favourites :) Edited June 26, 2014 by Queen Maeby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hmmmm.... this looks pretty interesting :) WATER FILTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) For some reason the idea of drinking tap water creeps me out :laugh: Edited June 26, 2014 by Queen Maeby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hmmmm.... this looks pretty interesting :) WATER FILTER Ooh, I like that one... I have added it to my favourites, thanks :) I have to go to Hardly Normal to get a new phone, so I will look at water filters while I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Melbourne has some of the best tap water in the world. I'd not bother to use bottled water for a dog (or for myself at home in Canberra). Half the time what you are getting is not better than tap quality anyway. Up to you but I can think of better things to spend my money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedaler Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I was given one of these http://www.durand.com.au/ for Christmas. It is great, I use it everyday. Althou7gh as a rule the Melbourne water is pretty good I was finding more and more it had a distinct chlorine smell and taste. Although the under sink type was an option to be considered I find this one has advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Melbourne has some of the best tap water in the world. I'd not bother to use bottled water for a dog (or for myself at home in Canberra). Half the time what you are getting is not better than tap quality anyway. Up to you but I can think of better things to spend my money on. Agree. :) I cringe at the thought of the hundreds of extra plastic bottles /casks being put back into the system by a person doing this ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I was given one of these http://www.durand.com.au/ for Christmas. It is great, I use it everyday. Althou7gh as a rule the Melbourne water is pretty good I was finding more and more it had a distinct chlorine smell and taste. Although the under sink type was an option to be considered I find this one has advantages. :) it also keeps water cool - friends have one on their bench . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Melbourne has some of the best tap water in the world. I'd not bother to use bottled water for a dog (or for myself at home in Canberra). Half the time what you are getting is not better than tap quality anyway. Up to you but I can think of better things to spend my money on. I think it's because I lived in Adelaide, and London, and the tap water there was awful. My parents and I have been buying bottled water ever since. Doesn't tap water have fluoride and other nasty stuff like bacteria in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 I was given one of these http://www.durand.com.au/ for Christmas. It is great, I use it everyday. Althou7gh as a rule the Melbourne water is pretty good I was finding more and more it had a distinct chlorine smell and taste. Although the under sink type was an option to be considered I find this one has advantages. Thanks for the link :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Our tap water is pretty shite so we have a filter jug that we fill and keep in the fridge. The dogs get tap water and filtered water, just depends on who fills it and how much of a rush were in :laugh: when we were closer to Melbourne we and the dogs drank the tap water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Those ceramic jugs look nice. I might get one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Doesn't tap water have fluoride and other nasty stuff like bacteria in it? Depends on whether you think fluoride is "nasty". It's certainly done wonders for the teeth of generations of kids. You can always just get a Brita filter jug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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