If you live in a part of the country where your water has a high mineral content, also called “hard water,” not only will you use more laundry detergent when washing kennel blankets. You may also see a higher number of urinary health conditions.
On April 7, Trupanion, a pet insurance company, released data that linked urinary health conditions in pets with hard water ratings in U.S. cities, as identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
In areas with “extremely hard water,” male cats had a much higher incidence of urinary health issues—especially crystalluria. They were also three times more likely to have urinary complications compared to male cats living in areas with “slightly hard,” “hard,” or “very hard” water. …Visit site for more
Jane Starling Pejsar says
Hi Dr Thomas
I now give my chocolate point Siamese RO/DI water which I prepare for my reef tank.
Gracie really prefers the RO water.
I treat myself to the same.