Is tap water safe for cats? Why does my cat drink from the faucet?

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Is it okay to give cats just tap water? My cat sometimes drinks from a drip in the tub is that okay? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Sweetie is doing something that is extremely common in cats. Some cats (and dogs) simply prefer to drink water that is in motion versus stagnant in a bowl. If you prefer that your cat does not drink from a dripping faucet but she refuses to drink from the regular bowl, many pet stores sell water fountains that continually cycle the water. This is often the best solution for cases like one you are describing. In terms of the safety of the water, this is hard for me to speculate about. If the water is safe enough for you or your family to drink, it is almost certainly safe enough for Sweetie. If your water source is coming from a well or spring and is not routinely tested, use of a bottled or distilled water may be a safer option.

Is tap water safe for cats? Why does my cat drink from the faucet?

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