Some of the reasons for a pet drinking out of the toilet are rather sensible . . . at least on the surface. Jennifer Coates, DVM, discusses bacterial risks, cleaning product residues and the importance of providing pets clean water sources other than the toilet.
When was the last time you dumped and scrubbed your pet’s water bowl? If you can’t remember, the water in the toilet may be more appetizing than what’s available in the water bowl!” – Jennifer Coates, DVM
Source: Pet MD, May 18, 2020. Link.
INSIGHTS: Consider a social media post or newsletter link to this article to reinforce the need for clean, fresh water with pet owners. It may seem simple, but could be a prevention strategy to avoid bacterial issues.