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Lion pride

How long can lions go without water?

PoC avatarPosted on August 14, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 14, 2022

Lions normally drink water every day if it is available. When researchers have observed prides of lions in the Serengeti and the nearby Ngorongoro Crater they drank after every meal. Although lions can manage without drinking water when it is … continue reading…

Posted in behavior | Tagged africa, african lion, asiatic lion, cats and water, lion, lion behavior, lion habitat, lion prey
It is safe for domestic cats to drink Pedialyte in limited quantities.

Can cats drink Pedialyte? Yes.

PoC avatarPosted on May 20, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 20, 2022

Pedialyte is a rehydrating drink with electrolyte content designed for humans including babies. It is described as an effective rehydration drink. The contains essential electrolytes which are body salts including sodium and potassium citrate, sodium chloride and also glucose. There … continue reading…

Posted in electrolyte drinks | Tagged cat dehydration, cat health care, cats and water, Electrolyte drinks, Pedialyte
Bengal cat likes playing around in water

Which cat likes water?

PoC avatarPosted on June 10, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 10, 2021

Among the domestic cats, the Bengal cat, a popular wild cat hybrid, and a purebred, pedigree cat tends to like water and the same can be said about the Savannah cat which is also a wild cat hybrid. The same … continue reading…

Posted in WIld Cat Hybrids | Tagged asian leopard cat, Bengal cat, cat behavior, cat personality, cats and water, savannah cat, serval, wild cat hybrids, wildcat hybrid | 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

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…

Posted in water | Tagged cat drinking, cats and water | Leave a reply

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…

Posted in Cat Behavior | Tagged cat behavior, cat prey, cats and water, jaguar, jaguar prey | 1 Reply

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…

Posted in Jaguar | Tagged cats and water, jaguar, jaguar prey, water for cats, wild cat species | 2 Replies

Could I Feed My Cat Goldfish?

PoC avatarPosted on April 24, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2015

Someone seriously asked this question and the answers were serious too. One of the answers was to not feed your cats goldfish bought from Wal-Mart because the goldfish may have been supplied by China, in which case they could be full … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Behavior | Tagged cats and water, domestic cats fishing, fishing cat, Flat-Headed Cat | 20 Replies
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