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7 tips on getting cats to drink more water

7 common sense ways to get your cat to drink more water

PoC avatarPosted on June 28, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 28, 2022

Because of their North African wildcat inheritance, domestic cats tend not to drink enough water. The problem is exacerbated by the prevalence of dry cat food nowadays which contains about 10% water compared to about 80% in wet cat food. …

Posted in dehydration | Tagged cat dehydration, Cat Drinking Water, cat health care, cat health diagnosis, cat water, cat water bowls, dry cat food | 2 Replies
This cat likes being submerged in water or does not mind

Why do cats hate water? 5 reasons. Nuanced answer.

PoC avatarPosted on May 3, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 3, 2022

The question is imprecise. It should be: “Why do domestic cats generally dislike being submerged in water?” Obviously, cats like to drink water and therefore they like water if they are drinking it! And the word “cats” includes all cats; …

Posted in reaction to water | Tagged autogrooming, cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat body scent, cat coats, cat identification, cat scent, cats in water, guard hair | Leave a reply

Cat drinking water – a big topic extensively covered

PoC avatarPosted on January 28, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 28, 2022

Cat drinking water is the simplest and the most complex of subjects. We put water down and the job is done. Not quite. There’s quite a lot going on. It is quite a big and important topic. The paradigm food …

Posted in water | Tagged Cat Drinking Water, cat water | Leave a reply
Cat drinking from a bowl

What kind of water bowl is best for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on September 18, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 18, 2020

The kind of water bowl that is best for cats is either glass, ceramic or stainless steel and reasonably shallow. The shallowness is to avoid your cat’s whiskers brushing against the sides as they drink. Some cats don’t like this, …

Posted in bowls | Tagged cat drinking, Cat Drinking Water, cat products, cat water bowls, cat whiskers, domestic cat habits, water for cats | 2 Replies
Ginger cat drinking from pond

Is it safe for cats to drink pond water?

PoC avatarPosted on July 17, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 8, 2021

Here is a neat test: would you go over to a pond that your cat might drink from, scoop up some water from it with a glass and drink it? If your answer is no (and I expect that it …

Posted in water | Tagged Cat Drinking Water, cat health care, cat health issues | Leave a reply
African wild cat drinks water

Do domestic cats prefer cold water?

PoC avatarPosted on May 6, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 6, 2020

This is a rather esoteric question and I don’t think you will find the answer in books on the domestic cat but you will find opinions on the Internet. I think you have to work out an answer based upon …

Posted in water | Tagged cat drinking, Cat Drinking Water, cat water, cat water bowls, Water, water for cats | Leave a reply
Cat drinking from flowing water

Why don’t cats drink much water?

PoC avatarPosted on April 28, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 28, 2020

Instinctively because of their evolution domestic cats don’t drink much water which can impact their health and drinking habits. Domestic cats have kidneys which are two and a half times more efficient than ours at ridding the body of waste …

Posted in evolution | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat drinking, Cat Drinking Water, cat water, cat water bowls | Leave a reply
Months ago someone duct tapped dead woman in her bedroom and left 20 cats and a dog to fend for themselves

Months ago someone duct tapped dead woman in her bedroom and left 20 cats and a dog to fend for themselves

PoC avatarPosted on August 23, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 23, 2019

NEW KENSINGTON, PA, USA: In this bizarre and rather macabre story, the body of an elderly woman was found in the bedroom of her rundown and chaotic home. It was determined that she’d been there for months. The door and …

Posted in cats in emergencies | Tagged Cat News, cat rescue, cats in emergencies | Leave a reply

Is Your Cat Not Drinking Water? 10 Ways to Get Your Cat to Drink More Water

PoC avatarPosted on August 22, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 22, 2019

There is an article on the catster.com website which addresses the question in the title. It starts off with the words, “most cats don’t drink enough water”. This is incorrect. It would be correct if it applied to domestic cats …

Posted in water | Tagged Cat Drinking Water, cat food, cat water bowls, cats and water, dry cat food, wet cat food | Leave a reply
Cat turns on faucet

Domestic cat turns on the faucet to drink running water

PoC avatarPosted on November 25, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 25, 2018

There are many videos of domestic cats drinking running water from faucets (‘taps’ in the UK) but there aren’t many videos of cats turning on the faucet to get the water running. Allan is one of those cats. It’s a …

Posted in learning by observation | Tagged cat behavior, cat learning, cat learning from observation | 2 Replies
Picture of water resistant cat fur

Picture of water resistant cat fur

PoC avatarPosted on September 20, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 20, 2018

This is a cool picture of water resistant cat fur. The cat appears to be a Bengal and he’s fascinated with water dripping from a facet (tap). The water bounces off his paw while the water which does not rests …

Posted in fur | Tagged cat anatomy, cat fur, cat hair, cat skin glands | Leave a reply
Why do cas prefer dirty water?

Why do cats prefer dirty water?

PoC avatarPosted on May 29, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 29, 2018

Why do cats prefer dirty water? The internet has been incredibly educational regarding cat welfare and therefore I would expect most people to know the answer to this question but for the sake of clarity I’ll discuss it in any …

Posted in water | Tagged cat food ingredients, cat nose, cat sense of smell, cat senses, cat taste, cat water, cat water bowls, cats and water | 7 Replies
Cat getting water

Should cats drink purified water?

PoC avatarPosted on April 24, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 25, 2018

Common sense informs me that in an ideal world the best water for cats is free of all harmful substances. This means that, in theory, it is neither tap water nor bottle water nor softened water. In short, purified water …

Posted in water | Tagged cat water, cats and water | 4 Replies
Do cats prefer cold water?

Do Cats Prefer Cold Water?

PoC avatarPosted on January 26, 2018 by Michael BroadJanuary 26, 2018

It is probably fair and sensible to say that today’s domestic cats prefer cold water because it is an inherited trait from their wild cat ancestor living in North Africa and Asia. Also domestic cats have become habituated to drinking freshwater straight out of the faucet or bottled water out of the fridge.

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Milk or water for your cat?

Do Cats Prefer Milk or Water?

PoC avatarPosted on January 25, 2018 by Michael BroadJanuary 25, 2018

The domestic cat’s liking of milk is legendary. Therefore it is probably fair to say that cats prefer milk to water. However, it is better to provide your cat with water because it is a natural constituent part of an adult cat’s diet whereas milk is not.

Posted in milk | Tagged cat water, diet, milk | 1 Reply

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