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We often hear from pet parents that their cats rarely drink water and they often get quite dehydrated. Every owner has to know that dehydration, especially in cats, is dangerous and it can lead to serious health issues. To avoid unnecessary vet bills and stress, please follow these 5 simple steps below to keep your cat hydrated and healthy each and every day.
1) Separate the bowls!
Place the food bowl and the water bowl far from one another. Lots of cats prefer to drink water without any smells of food nearby. Plus, particles from the food can get into water leading to bacteria growth.
2) Keep Water Clean!
It’s very important to change the water at least once a day and keep the bowl clean at all times. Cats love fresh water and they will refuse to drink it if it’s not clean, has a strange odor, stale taste or if the bowl is slimy and dirty from bacteria. When the cat avoids drinking water or if he/she does it rarely, it can lead to chronic dehydration and eventually kidney problems.
3) Get the fountain!
For the cats who love running faucet water, getting a drinking fountain is a wonderful idea! Not only will the kitty have lots of stimulation from playing with the stream, the water will also have a better taste from being oxygenated. The thinner the stream, the more oxygen it gets. Just remember the fountain has to be kept clean and tidy!
4) Use multiple water sources!
For the kitty’s drinking convenience and in the household of multiple cats, keep several water bowls around the house. Place them in different rooms. If you have a two story house, the bowls have to be upstairs and downstairs so the cats have easy access to water during the day and night, no matter where they are.
5) Be Creative!
Each cat is different, some kitties enjoy drinking water from the human glass or coffee cup. Since the glass is too narrow for the cats’ head and only the top layer of water can be used for drinking, it’s crucial to refill the glass all the way to the top at least twice a day depending on how much the cat drinks. In addition, it’s absolutely necessary to keep a couple of regular water bowls in the house to prevent dehydration. Never use only one glass of water without any additional water sources.
