Cats not drinking water are mainly divided into physiological reasons and pathological reasons. First of all, the physiological reason is mainly because cats naturally do not like to drink water or the water is not clean. In this case, the owner can feed the cat more wet food to replenish water. Secondly, the pathological reason is mainly because cats suffer from feline distemper, bacterial gastroenteritis and other diseases, so they will not drink water. The owner needs to observe the cat's mental state and appetite first. If the cat's mental state and appetite are not good, he needs to take the cat to the pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment immediately.

1. They are born not to like to drink water

Some cats are not born to like to drink water, so they will not drink water unless they have to. In this case, you can feed the cat food with a relatively high water content, such as canned cats, vegetables, etc., which can also replenish water. You can also place small basins filled with fresh water everywhere in your home so that cats can drink water anytime and anywhere.

2. The water is not clean

Cats are picky animals that love cleanliness. If the owner does not change the water for the cat in time, the cat will feel that the water is unclean and will not want to drink it. water. Therefore, whether the cat drinks water or not, the owner needs to replace the cat with fresh and clean water to ensure the clean water quality. If the owner has the conditions, he can also buy a pet-specific water dispenser for the cat, which can increase the cat's drinking water and prevent urinary diseases.

3. Sick

If the cat does not drink water for a long time and is accompanied by symptoms such as poor energy and loss of appetite, it is likely to be sick, such as cat plague, Bacterial gastroenteritis, respiratory diseases, etc. In this regard, the owner needs to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time to find out what is the specific cause, so as to prescribe the right medicine. Generally, after the original disease is resolved, the cat will drink water normally.

Note: Cats can easily become dehydrated if they do not drink water for a long time, and in severe cases, it can even threaten the cat’s life. Moreover, cats who drink less water are prone to urinary system diseases such as urinary stones and cystitis. Therefore, in daily feeding and management, owners should increase the cat’s water intake and let the cat drink more water. At the same time, it is also necessary to do a good job in sanitation of the cat's breeding environment, regular vaccination and deworming.