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Xylitol in cat drinking water reduces plaque and calculus

PoC avatarPosted on September 27, 2022 by Michael BroadSeptember 27, 2022

An interesting study1 clearly states that the addition of Xylitol to the drinking water of cats was effective in reducing plaque and calculus in their mouths. You know that plaque and calculus builds up in the mouths of cats along … continue reading…

Posted in added Xylitol | Tagged cat caregiving, Cat Drinking Water, cat health, cat health care, cat ownership, cat tooth ache, cat water, gum disease, oral health, water for cats, Xylitol | 1 Reply
Cat drinking sea water

Can cats drink seawater? Yes and no!

PoC avatarPosted on August 23, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 23, 2022

There is a single scientific study or report on the topic of cats drinking seawater and whether it is viable or not. There’s lots of anecdotal evidence from commenters on social media saying that cats can drink seawater (salt water) … continue reading…

Posted in seawater | Tagged cat diet, diet, salt, salt poisoning, seawater | Leave a reply
Cat drinking from large bowl

Can cats go without water overnight?

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 15, 2022

The question is asking whether domestics cats need to be provided with water overnight. The answer is dependent on the food provided. Under normal circumstances, cat’s don’t require water overnight when fed a wet, canned food diet. If they are … continue reading…

Posted in water | Tagged cat drinking, cat food nutrients, cat water, cat water bowls | 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 … continue reading…

Posted in water | Tagged Cat Drinking Water, cat water | Leave a reply
Increased thirst in a cat is not a laughing matter

Why is my cat thirsty?

PoC avatarPosted on November 19, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 19, 2020

Your cat might be thirsty for a good reason. Perhaps she has just eaten dry cat food which should make a domestic cat thirsty because it’s so dry! It’s a good thing that she is drinking after eating it. There … continue reading…

Posted in increased thirst | Tagged caring for your elderly cat, cat drinking, cat health diagnosis, cat health problems, Changes In Older Cats, chronic kidney disease, elderly cat, kidney failure, older cat, polydypsia, polyuria, thirst
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 … continue reading…

Posted in water | Tagged Cat Drinking Water, cat health care, cat health issues | Leave a reply
Water and cats

How much water does a cat need to drink in a day?

PoC avatarPosted on June 23, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 24, 2020

As a concerned cat guardian I rely on my cat to decide how much water he needs to drink in a day to sustain him provided water is unlimited which it always is for the well cared for domestic cat. … continue reading…

Posted in water | Tagged cat diet, Cat Drinking Water, cat water, human to cat relationship, Water, water for cats | 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 … continue reading…

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

How much do domestic cats drink?

PoC avatarPosted on October 22, 2019 by Michael BroadOctober 22, 2019

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…

Posted in water | Tagged Cat Drinking Water, cats and water | 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 … continue reading…

Posted in water | Tagged Cat Drinking Water, cat food, cat water bowls, cats and water, dry cat food, wet cat food | Leave a reply
Extreme version of cat drinks out of faucet, looking for running water

Picture of cat drinking out of a faucet (extreme version)

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2018

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…

Posted in water | Tagged cat drinking, Cat Drinking Water, cats and water | 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 … continue reading…

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 howls at water bowl

Cat Howls At Water Bowl

PoC avatarPosted on May 3, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 23, 2022

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…

Posted in water | Tagged Cat Dementia, Cat Drinking Water, cat sounds, cat water bowls, cats and water, oral health | 6 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 … continue reading…

Posted in water | Tagged cat water, cats and water | 4 Replies
Why is my cat not drinking?

Why is my cat not drinking?

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 12, 2018

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.

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