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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 →

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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

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 →

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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

PoC avatarPosted on May 3, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 3, 2018

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 | 4 Replies

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 →

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Note: cat on dry food diet requires minimum of 150 ml of water per day

PoC avatarPosted on August 25, 2015 by Michael BroadAugust 25, 2015

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 →

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How much water do lions drink?

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2015 by Michael BroadMay 16, 2015

How much water do lions drink? Answer: lions drink water daily provided it is readily available. Research indicates that in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater they drink after every meal. If water is scarce or unavailable they can go without … Continue reading →

Posted in Lion | Tagged african lion, asiatic lion, cat behavior, cat water, cats and water, lion, water for cats, wild cat species

The fishing jaguar

PoC avatarPosted on May 10, 2015 by Michael BroadMay 10, 2015

The way jaguars fish may shed some light on why domestic cats mess around with water. Jaguars feed on a wide range of prey including fish. Turtles are an important part of their diet. The jaguar’s fishing method has been … Continue reading →

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Video: jaguar swimming underwater goes viral

PoC avatarPosted on May 7, 2015 by Michael BroadMay 11, 2015

Jaguars have always been awesome swimmers. I guess people can see that now. They love water. Tigers do too. https://youtu.be/lBRr18JTRLA Amazing footage shows how jaguars are accustomed to water as well as the jungle. I’ll add some more detail later…..here … Continue reading →

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