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 … please 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 … please 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 … please 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 … please 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. please 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. please 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 … please 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 … please continue reading
It’s water in the bottle…! Photo by Chad Horwedel Got any clever ideas on drinking water for cats? Please tell us! Cat drinking water is the simplest of subjects and the most complex of subjects. We put water down and … please continue reading
