I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Everyone recommends bottled water, so why not water that is free of minerals, too? The breed I am getting is prone to staining of the white fur (Bichon). I would think the staining comes from the minerals in the water.
Niomi Smith Webboard User Reg: 04-20-2009
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My dogs drink many types of water, including lake water. I do give my dogs distilled water, and I have not had any issues as of yet and my oldest dog is 7 years old.
Mariella, I think a lot of the staining from around dogs mouths come from their diet. Kibble and canned food REALLY stains. I have a cream colored Husky x and I noticed that a lot of the staining disappeared when I brought in raw. I still feed kibble a couple days a week so it is not completely gone, but about 70% gone from 3 years ago.
I have a friend with a bichon that has also noticed less staining and previous stains fading, her dog is completely raw fed as of 8 months ago.
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I asked my parrot people about distilled water years ago (I hate the residue in their bowls). It was suggested not to use it since it does not appear anywhere in nature therefore, they weren't comfortable feeding it (watering it?) to birds. I would think bottled spring water would be the best choice as far as water goes considering all the garbage they find in tap water.
The recirculating of water through the clouds (too early in the morning to remember what that's called) is nature's way of distillation. The water/snow picks up particles of dust and contaminants during its fall to Earth. The water/snow travels through soil, rocks, volcanoes picking up minerals as it goes. Distilling the water is basically the removal of all those "things" it picked up along the way.
Agreed, minerals are a necessary component to health. Some animals may be more sensitive to their removal than others. Other animals may actually benefit from their removal. The food we eat and feed our pets probably has more than enough of most minerals, salt being a good example.
I used to make baby formula with distilled water. I'll see how my pup does for awhile to see how it goes.
I think staining around eyes, groin, feet if dog licks, is mainly from a photosensitive pigment in tears and saliva.
Of course, the "red dye # whatever" in kibble and dog food doesn't help either!
Tracy Collins Webboard User Reg: 10-09-2008
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I see no reason why a dog couldn't drink distilled water (although I see no reason for it either unless the tap water in your commuity is temporarily contaminated and you're on a boil order.)
I don't think that different water will have any effect on the beard stain on a white dog. That's caused by saliva. There are grooming products you can use to lighten or eliminate the stain.
Eliminating any artificial coloring in the dogs diet (most kibbles and commercial treats contain dyes) will/may help.
The distilled water in a drinking bottle type dispenser was suggested to me by a breeder/vet. I figured she might know what she's talking about with the breed. I've seen her setup. Now I just need to figure how to duplicate it. I should have taken pictures. Next time.
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