The reasons why cats don’t drink water

1. It’s overnight water

Even if a bowl of water looks clean, it may actually have gone bad, or Full of bacteria. Cats with a sensitive sense of smell will not like to drink water.

2. Like flowing water

Cats’ vigilance makes them think that still water may be unsafe and may be contaminated. That’s why I prefer flowing water.

3. The water basin and food basin are too close to each other

When cats drink water, they will hate the smell of food remaining in the water. Therefore, if the food bowl and water bowl are too close, it will also make him not like to drink water.

4. The size and shape of the water bowl are inappropriate

I don’t like the shape and size of the water basin. If the water bowl is too small, the cat’s whiskers can easily hit the edge of the water bowl when drinking water. The cat may feel uncomfortable and not like this feeling.

5. The location of the water bowl is too noisy

Cats will also stay vigilant when eating and drinking. If the cat eats in a noisy place, this will cause the cat to eat in a noisy place for a long time. Cats are not interested in drinking water.

Solutions for cats not drinking water

1. Dump away the cat’s remaining food and water every day, and clean the food plate and water basin to ensure that the cat health and hygiene.

2. You can replace the cat’s water basin with an automatic water dispenser. The water inside is cool and oxygenated, and the cat will like to drink it more.

3. It is best not to choose food and water basins that are connected together. Separate the cat’s food and water basins farther apart.

4. Change the type of bowl. Try to choose a shallower and larger bowl. The material can be glass, ceramics, stainless steel, and avoid plastic materials.

5. Place the water bowl in a relatively remote and quiet corner of the house so that the cat can concentrate on drinking water.