How Your Pets Can Benefit From Soft Water
Soft water has gone through a special filtration system to be freed from hard mineral deposits, such as calcium and magnesium. Many people like water softeners because they eliminate unsightly buildup around faucets and appliances that use water. Soft water can even benefit your pets! If you are concerned about your pet’s water supply, read on to learn how your pets can benefit from soft water.
Better Health
Calcium, magnesium, and other hard minerals aren’t necessarily dangerous; however, cats are highly prone to urinary tract infections. The buildup of minerals in hard water, and then the cat’s system, may not be helpful for UTI prevention. Consider using a water softener if your cat’s sodium levels are abnormally high.
Better Taste
Soft water just tastes better than hard water. Cats are prone to UTIs simply because they forget or refuse to drink water. If the water is clean, cold, and refreshing, they are more likely to drink it. Your other pets will also enjoy the fresh taste of soft water. Plus, you won’t have to scrub mineral deposits off your pets’ water bowls so frequently when you give them soft water.
Softer Fur
Have you ever noticed how your hair becomes softer when showering with soft water? Hard water deposits go right onto your scalp when you wash your hair. Thankfully, soft water leaves your hair and skin feeling clean after washing. Your pets can benefit in the same way! Their coats will become smooth with soft water.
Making the Switch
If you are considering a change to soft water, it’s best to slowly switch your pets from hard to soft water. They have sensitive stomachs, and big changes may upset them. The easiest way to make the switch is to fill a few water bottles with hard water. After installing a water softener, fill your pet’s water bowl halfway with hard water and halfway with soft water. Gradually increase the volume of soft water for about a week so your pet can adjust to the new water.
At Alamo Water Softeners, we offer water softener systems in San Antonio, Texas and the surrounding areas. We love our pets just as you love yours, and we are happy to answer any questions about the health benefits of soft water for your pets. Contact us to improve the water for your entire household.
