There is a saying that people can go without eating for seven days, but they cannot go without drinking water for seven days. If the body does not have a water supply, it can easily lead to illness and death. Cats are no exception. If the owner ignores the cat’s health during the feeding process Hydration requirements can easily lead to cat disease and even death. ​​​​​​

1. According to scientists’ analysis, the water content in a cat’s body accounts for more than 70% of its total body weight. Therefore, a cat can go without eating for a long time and still live, but if there is no continuous supply of drinking water, it may become sick or even die within a few days. In order to maintain the normal functioning of the body's system, cats must excrete a considerable amount of water every day. The amount of water excreted is mainly affected by physiological and environmental factors, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, nutritional conditions, and amount of exercise. In order to maintain the balance of body water, cats need to consume enough water every day.

2. Under normal circumstances, a healthy cat loses about 6% of its body weight every day on average. It loses more water in summer and in air-conditioned rooms. Therefore, cats usually have to drink water several times a day, especially when the weather is hot and there is a lot of exercise, they drink more water. But if you find that your cat is excessively thirsty and constantly drinking water, it may be a sign of a disease, such as kidney disease or diabetes. Cats suffering from these two diseases have damaged kidneys and are unable to reabsorb water in the urine, resulting in excessive water loss. Therefore, the amount of water supply must be appropriately increased to prevent the cat's body from becoming dehydrated. At the same time, you must be sent to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from getting worse.

3. Cats are very, very clean animals. They will refuse to drink unclean water. It is wrong to hold water in a large container without changing it for several days. We can usually observe that cats like to drink water from the faucet, so it is best to use a drinking fountain to provide water to the cat. Even if you use a bowl to hold water, you must change the water sooner or later to ensure the cleanliness of the drinking water. Another thing to note is that the cat’s drinking water must be placed in a clean and quiet place. It must not be placed near the litter box or on the passage, which may cause the cat’s disgust and reduce the amount of water it drinks! Also, cats only need to drink ordinary water. Just water, no need to add any beverage ingredients.