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What kind of water bowl is best for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on September 18, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 18, 2020

The kind of water bowl that is best for cats is either glass, ceramic or stainless steel and reasonably shallow. The shallowness is to avoid your cat’s whiskers brushing against the sides as they drink. Some cats don’t like this, … Continue reading →

Posted in bowls | Tagged cat drinking, Cat Drinking Water, cat products, cat water bowls, cat whiskers, domestic cat habits, water for cats | 2 Replies

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

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

How much water do cats need daily?

PoC avatarPosted on February 26, 2017 by Michael BroadSeptember 18, 2020

A cat weighing 4 kg or about 9 pounds needs to drink a minimum of 150 mL of water per day to meet his fluid needs. This is equal to 0.634 cups; a bit over half a cup. How much … Continue reading →

Posted in drinks | Tagged cat water, cat welfare, feline nutrition, water for cats | 2 Replies

Should Cats Drink Softened Water?

PoC avatarPosted on October 7, 2016 by Michael BroadOctober 7, 2016

The short answer to the title question is no, a cat should not drink softened water. However, this is not a black and white situation and I am yet to find a definitive answer regarding cats. As for humans, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Facts, Cat Food, Cat Health, Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat care, cat food, cat health care, cat water, cat welfare, water for cats | 9 Replies

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

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

Why Do Cats Flick Their Water Bowls?

PoC avatarPosted on January 1, 2015 by Michael BroadNovember 12, 2020

Why do cats flick their water bowls? Because (a) it interests them (see the video immediately below) (b) they are unsure of it so they test it with their paw or (c) they prefer to drink water in puddles on … Continue reading →

Posted in eating | Tagged Cat Drinking Water, cat water, water for cats | 5 Replies

Domestic Cats and Cougars-The Catastrophic California Drought

PoC avatarPosted on August 22, 2014 by Michael BroadAugust 24, 2014

Is the California drought as bad as it looks to an outsider? The online media paint a very bleak picture. I have just read that Western USA has lost, in this drought, 63,000,000,000,000 gallons (63 trillion) of groundwater which has … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles of Sarah Hartwell, Puma, Wild Cat Species | Tagged human to cat relationship, mountain lion, nature, usa, water for cats | 3 Replies

Home Too Sterile For A Cat?

PoC avatarPosted on November 17, 2012 by Michael BroadNovember 17, 2012

This is a follow up from Elisa’s article: Is Water Making Your Cat Sick? I don’t know if someone made a comment on her post but it seems to me that even when we provide water for our cat in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Behavior | Tagged cat anatomy, cat behavior, cat bowls, water for cats | 2 Replies

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