This should be one of the worries of most cat owners. I prepared a large bowl of water, but it didn’t run out all day long. In fact, it is natural for cats not to like to drink water. After all, their ancestors came from dry deserts and have long been accustomed to using up a little bit of water in their food and expelling it from the body (so cats’ dada is not as big as that of dogs) moist).

Some cats even refuse to drink water, causing severe constipation and being sent to the pet hospital. Therefore, not drinking water can still cause considerable trouble to cats and cat slaves.

So, why do you not like drinking water?

·Water quality

If you do not replace fresh water every day, over time, the water quality will affect the taste due to the accumulation of dust or water stains. Many cats like to soak their paws in water, which can also cause bacteria to accumulate in the water.

·Cleanliness of the basin

If you just change the water every day, but don't clean the basin. This causes water stains, hair, saliva and food to adhere to it, and the cat will also refuse to drink water.

· Selection of water basin

Cats' whiskers are very sensitive. If the water basin is too small and the whiskers are squeezed, it will make the cat feel uncomfortable. In addition to size, the depth of the water basin is also important. Cats don’t like water basins that are too deep, as they will soak their beards.

·The placement of the water basin

Cats are animals that are very sensitive to odors. If the water basin is too close to the food, they will feel that the water quality is contaminated, and cats do not like their water to smell the same as food, but tasteless when drinking.

·Water level

I have long said that cats are very fixed creatures, and I feel that in front of them, Virgo’s obsessive-compulsive disorder is nothing. You need to keep the water level balanced, not too full at one time and very shallow at the other. If one day you find your cat dipping its paws in the water to drink, it means that it is dissatisfied with your behavior!

·Flowing water

There are two opinions on the reason for this. The first is that because of instinct, cats feel that flowing water contains relatively lower pollutants than static water; the second is that although cats have good night vision, it is difficult to see clearly. The static water in the bowl prefers to be judged by hearing, and the flowing water hasContains substances that make them taste better than static water.

Although cats’ demand for water is not as great as that of dogs, their urine concentration is high and their kidneys are burdened heavily. However, if the water content in the cat's body is low, the prevalence of urinary system disease will be greatly increased.

Tips to help cats replenish water

·Wet food

Usually, the moisture content of high-quality wet food is about 70%-80%, while the moisture content of dry food is only 5%-10%. Because of their physiological reasons, cats may prefer to get water from their food.

·Water dispenser

Cats like dynamic water more than static water, and flowing water makes drinking water more interesting for them. You can buy a water dispenser or put a large ice cube in the center of the water basin.

Think I didn’t say anything about the basin size earlier🙂

· Place basins in multiple places

Provide a more convenient drinking experience for cats, so they can drink water when they want to.

·Add flavor

Add some chicken broth or tuna juice to your cat’s water to make the water more delicious.

If none of the above methods work, then you have to try opening the faucet until it drips so that your cat has water to drink. Experiments have shown that cats prefer water from the faucet.

But the biggest disadvantage of this is that your water bill will keep rising.

Warm Tips

Cats need water to maintain the mineral balance in their bodies. Water accounts for 80% of a cat’s body weight. Long-term water shortage can cause serious dehydration problems, such as.

· Drowsiness

· Loss of appetite

· Weight loss

· Rapid heartbeat

· Dry/sticky gums

· Drooling

· The skin has no elasticity (pinch the hair on the cat’s neck to see if it retracts quickly)

In addition, vomiting, diarrhea, and high fever can causeIt can cause serious illness or even death, so if a cat refuses to drink water, parents must be vigilant!