Encouraging Your Cat To Drink Water
Just like you, cats need to drink plenty of water to stay healthy. This can be a challenge to cat owners, since cats usually do not drink enough water. But they are always present when you have milk, coffee, tea or soda. As much as they may want these liquids they may make your cat sick. Coffee and tea can be deadly.
It is so important for cat owners to encourage their felines to drink. Cats can easily become dehydrated. While this may not seem like that big of a deal it can actually cause urinary tract infections, kidney, bladder issues and left uncorrected, death.
Never fear there are fun ways to encourage your stubborn feline to drink more without even realizing it. Invest in a pet fountain. Cats enjoy the noise, watching the water move and they just cannot help trying it out themselves. The best fountains are made from ceramic, but a rid, (food approved), plastic is perfectly acceptable. At the very least get rid of all plastic bowls. Plastic bowls have two disadvantages: they cause feline acne and they can have a strange taste. Use ceramic, glass or metal bowls. Try all three and see which one kitty prefers.
Does your cat come running when you turn the faucet on? Let her have a treat by allowing her to drink directly from the faucet. Have you ever tried adding ice cubes to the cat's water? Cats love to bat the cubes around and drink from their paws. It turns into a great game and them your fur companion close to water! Placing bowls of water in many areas around your house will also be a great encouragement to drink.
Cleanliness is a priority. Bowls easily grow bacteria which can lead to illness for kitty or even you! So, change the water in a bowl every day and drinking fountain every four to seven days, depending on the number of cat companions.
You know your cat best so if you notice that he is not drinking the same a trip to the vet is in order. Cats classically hide illness and even a slight change in water intake may be an early warning sign of a more serious issue.
It is so important for cat owners to encourage their felines to drink. Cats can easily become dehydrated. While this may not seem like that big of a deal it can actually cause urinary tract infections, kidney, bladder issues and left uncorrected, death.
Never fear there are fun ways to encourage your stubborn feline to drink more without even realizing it. Invest in a pet fountain. Cats enjoy the noise, watching the water move and they just cannot help trying it out themselves. The best fountains are made from ceramic, but a rid, (food approved), plastic is perfectly acceptable. At the very least get rid of all plastic bowls. Plastic bowls have two disadvantages: they cause feline acne and they can have a strange taste. Use ceramic, glass or metal bowls. Try all three and see which one kitty prefers.
Does your cat come running when you turn the faucet on? Let her have a treat by allowing her to drink directly from the faucet. Have you ever tried adding ice cubes to the cat's water? Cats love to bat the cubes around and drink from their paws. It turns into a great game and them your fur companion close to water! Placing bowls of water in many areas around your house will also be a great encouragement to drink.
Cleanliness is a priority. Bowls easily grow bacteria which can lead to illness for kitty or even you! So, change the water in a bowl every day and drinking fountain every four to seven days, depending on the number of cat companions.
You know your cat best so if you notice that he is not drinking the same a trip to the vet is in order. Cats classically hide illness and even a slight change in water intake may be an early warning sign of a more serious issue.
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