03-17-2019, 01:11 PM
I agree on finding containers that fit odd spaces. You can store a lot more that way without tripping over it or kicking it accidentally, etc. I've got some oddly shaped igloo containers that fit into a small vertical space under the overhang of my bed. The space isn't all that fit for anything else.
I'm finding the travel size Berkey water filtering system so useful to make good water out of bad that I would recommend starting there. You store water above and below while using it. If it's at all possible to buy one right away or save up to buy one, I's strongly suggest it. It will be worth the sacrifice. It takes out so many foul and weird tastes that can't be signalling anything good. I've gotten water from taps that my dog won't even drink, but Berkey fixes up his water as well as mine. The replaceable filters aren't cheap either, but they last for thousands of gallons.
Finally, I wouldn't ration a pet's water, if it comes down to that. Dogs specifically cool off in large part by panting, which all by itself can make them very thirsty. I think even our 40 pound dogs can drink nearly a gallon even in winter on a very lazy day. Heck, one of ours frequently wakes up in the middle of the night panting for 20 minutes at a time.
I'm finding the travel size Berkey water filtering system so useful to make good water out of bad that I would recommend starting there. You store water above and below while using it. If it's at all possible to buy one right away or save up to buy one, I's strongly suggest it. It will be worth the sacrifice. It takes out so many foul and weird tastes that can't be signalling anything good. I've gotten water from taps that my dog won't even drink, but Berkey fixes up his water as well as mine. The replaceable filters aren't cheap either, but they last for thousands of gallons.
Finally, I wouldn't ration a pet's water, if it comes down to that. Dogs specifically cool off in large part by panting, which all by itself can make them very thirsty. I think even our 40 pound dogs can drink nearly a gallon even in winter on a very lazy day. Heck, one of ours frequently wakes up in the middle of the night panting for 20 minutes at a time.