I have a puppy. I think you might have better luck distilling the water 3 times before making silver. Also dont use the filter on the distiller. This is what i do and have no problems. I dont know if 3 times is always necessary, you might be able to get away with 2 times, but i always do 3. Even though you distill it once there is still particles in the water, even though it wouldnt seem so.