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Is tap water safe for my cat? What about fluoride or bottled water?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 13 lbs

Is it safe to give tap water to my cat? Is it better if I give her bottled water? I've been told thaf fluoride in tap water is harmful to cat and now worried.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on July 2nd, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Tap water should be fine to be honest. It would not hurt to use bottled water but it is not necessary unless you are concerned about the quality of the tap water where you live. Have a good night!

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