People ask how much do cats drink? I am confining this discussion to domestic cats but obviously the amount that cats drink depends upon the species of cat. With respect to domestic cats the amount that they drink also varies … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
This is an extreme version of a cat drinking out of a faucet (tap in the UK). It shows the incredible flexibility of the cat and the determination to get what she wants. But on this occasion there was no … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
Your cat howling at the water bowl is not uncommon it seems to me because there are a lot of posts on this particular topic on the Internet. Invariably the cat’s owner is trying to find answers. They rarely succeed … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
If you ask “why is my cat not drinking” there may be three possibilities (1) he is drinking normally but you expect him to drink more (2) he is not drinking enough when fed dry cat food and (3) he has a mouth condition making it painful to drink.
Continue reading →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.
Continue reading →These images are large thumbnails. You can click on them to see the full image in a larger format (usually). You then use the back button (on the browser – top left of screen) to return to the gallery. Cats … Continue reading →
This is a very short note but an important one. We know that water is a critical factor in the nutrition and welfare of the domestic cat. An increase in fluid requirement is common in some diseases such as renal … Continue reading →
