I'm sorry Jamie but I can't help but laugh. I wouldn't think that it would hurt them to drink freshly littered water. After all they do lick their feet after using the litter box. Or at least both of mine do. Both of mine are neat freaks though. I would have to say you have it much better. I have a dog that runs about 50 mph and slams into her food and water dish and splashes it on me or the cats. I just sit back and laugh. I gave up with Gracie on that one.