Should You Let Your Pets Drink from the Toilet?  By Dr. Patty
Khuly  Dr. Patty Khuly's Belgian Malinois, Violet, drinks from
the toilet.I know, I know. You think I'm a bad mother. And,
sure, drinking from the toilet seems likely to top the list of
verboten activities for indoor animals. But once you break down
the risks and benefits of this common behavior, imbibing "eau-
de-toilet" doesn't seem so gross anymore - not to me, anyway.
It's not as if I don't understand your distaste for the stuff.
After all, aversive toilet training is part of every human's
formative years. But that doesn't mean the water contained
therein is unsafe or unwholesome… or that you should go to great
lengths to limit your pets' access.  [Related: Why Does My
Dog... Drink From Weird Places?]  Still not so sure? Here are
some arguments in its favor:  1. It tastes great! Dogs love
toilet water. Cats too, though their reach often limits their
ability. The reason for this phenomenon is simple: The stuff
must taste great! (Better than what