Might be a silly question, but our county has a boil water notice in place for possible e-coli. Anyone know if this applies to my doggo's water too?

[tudorgothicserpent]

Not sure if it's a dumb question, but the wife seems to think tap water is still ok for the pets.

 

[ronjonb]

@tudorgothicserpent It applies to the dogs too! Please do not risk your doggo’s health. Thank you for being a loving owner and double checking

 

[tudorgothicserpent]

@ronjonb Well some people have said they eat their own poop, so they should be good. haha. But I would never put them in harm's way. Going to be 4 doggies pampered with bottled water.

 

[tygra_1983]

@tudorgothicserpent When my county was under a boil water notice it said to do so for pets as well. Not sure if it depends on the particular contaminant of interest or not but just to be safe, I would definitely do so.

 

[tudorgothicserpent]

@tygra_1983 Yeah, I'm hearing better to be safe. I usually keep several dozen water bottles in my pantry for emergencies, so I guess this counts. Hopefully won't last long.

 

[markusaurelius131]

@tudorgothicserpent They usually test for coliform bacteria contamination, which serve as a marker for some more pathogenic microbes that are not as easily cultured. This is why you should always include the water for pets when under water boiling measures. You may not know exactly what the contaminant is, and whatever it is could make your pet severely ill. I'm an infectious disease epidemiologist, in case you are wondering where this info is coming from.

 

[tudorgothicserpent]

@markusaurelius131 Thanks. County website said it was E.coli/Fecal coliform bacteria that was detected. Just asked because dogs eat their own stuff etc and have iron stomachs usually. But going to stick to bottled water for now for them.

 

[johnm8269]

@tygra_1983 For all water when all consume from water source like the water faucet. And it means for the pets, not just dogs.

 

[luckyrosie]

@tudorgothicserpent I know you’d think just because a dod licks his ass it wouldn’t matter but it does so yes boil all water for consumption

 

[jd4christ]

@tudorgothicserpent Wife is wrong.

 

[imagebeastmarkbeast]

@tudorgothicserpent E. coli generally isn't as bad for dogs as it is for humans, it can cause diarrhea in dogs and is linked to a disease called granulomatous colitis that is classically found in Boxer dogs.

So it isn't as big of a concern but no one wants a dog with diarrhea so yes, boil the doggy water.

 

[huskcrow]

@imagebeastmarkbeast E. Coli is zoonotic. Even if it isn't as harsh on a dog as it is a human, the dog could easily infect humans they come in contact with. Not only that, but shared spaces, like a couch, are then also contaminated.

 

[hogstar]

@tudorgothicserpent If you don't find it safe to drink yourself...the heck why do you think it would be safe for your pet???

 

[tudorgothicserpent]

@hogstar Which is why I asked. I'm not the only one asking around town, but thanks for the input.

 

[imagebeastmarkbeast]

@tudorgothicserpent I understand wanting to double check.

 

[mellojcumbers]

@tudorgothicserpent I dunno mine drink from the toilet flushed of coarse!!

 

[johnm8269]

@tudorgothicserpent Yes if you give your dog the water from the faucet. It can get sick also from contaminated water.

 

[malvern]

@tudorgothicserpent Yes!

 

[unzastudent1]

@tudorgothicserpent I boil water for my dog always! Just in case anything happens

 

[augusto]

@tudorgothicserpent Dude, do you live in Quebec? I also got a notice to boil water due to possible E-coli