Cats can drink tap water, bottled, or filtered water. However, experts warn that tap water is not always safe for animals.
“In some cities, the quality of tap water may be unsatisfactory. If you use tap water and there are quality issues in your area (such as unpleasant smell, taste, or high chlorine content), it is worth considering installing a filter that improves the taste and removes some chemical additives,” the specialists noted.
Cats can be given bottled water, but it is important to check its composition. In some cases, such water may contain minerals and additives that affect the taste, which may lead to the pet refusing to drink.
Most pets prefer clean and fresh water, sometimes even exclusively running water. In this case, it is recommended to install automatic drinking fountains in the house. To keep the water clean and fresh, it is necessary to regularly change it in the bowl and place the drinking bowl away from the food bowl to avoid contamination of the water with food residues during feeding.
