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For the same reason it is important to your body. Just like us a cat’s body is made mostly of water. But, where we know how important it is to drink water, cats typically do not drink enough. They will try to sip your beverages like tea, coffee, milk or soda and these can make them very ill.
When cats do not drink enough they can become dehydrated leading to urinary tract infections, kidney and bladder issues and causing severe issues that can shorten their lives.
Never fear there are fun ways to encourage your stubborn feline to drink more without even realizing it.
Get a pet fountain. Cats enjoy the noise, watching the water move and they just cannot help trying it out themselves. The best fountains are made from ceramic.
Which leads into the next point. Throw out your plastic bowls. Plastic causes feline acne, can leave odd tastes in their water and can leach toxins as well. This means you may want to throw plastic away for humans too. We both benefit from glass, ceramic or stainless steel materials.
Does your cat come running when you turn the faucet on? Let her have a treat by allowing her to drink directly from the faucet.
Have you ever tried adding ice cubes to the cats water? My cats love to bat the cubes around and drink from their paws. It turns into a great game and gets all of my kitties involved. They are always surprised by the crackling of the ice in the water.
Putting water bowls in many areas around your house will also be a great encourager for kitty. If the water is in a place that she does not hang out, she probably will not go there to drink.
Cleanliness is a priority. Bowls easily grow bacteria which can lead to illness for kitty or even you!
Cats love soupy wet food. Add more water to the wet stuff!
Most importantly, if you feel your cat’s water intake has changed or diminished, get kitty to the vet for a check up. Cats are notorious for hiding illness. Change in behavior is a key to catching an issue early.
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