Why don’t cats like drinking water?
It is thought that cats’ ancestors came from the desert
places with water sources usually have large animals gathering there, so cats do not like to go there, and to adapt themselves to dry environments, they learned not to rely on drinking water to obtain what their body needs, but instead obtain most of their moisture from food
Because their sensitivity to thirst is low, and modern cats mostly eat dry food, their water intake tends to be low; over time, kidney disease and bladder disease can appear at any time!!!
How to get cats to drink more water?
| ~ You can start by changing their food to increase its moisture content
1: Canned food – If your cat mainly eats dry food, you can also add moisture-rich cans (staple/main-meal cans have a higher meat ratio and enough nutrition for a cat’s daily needs, whereas complementary cans need to be paired with dry food to be nutritionally complete) – If your cat does not eat dry food, you can choose nutritionally complete wet-food staple cans (but a reminder to owners: if a cat rarely chews hard food, its teeth more easily build up bacteria and form tartar, so brush your cat’s teeth often or use dental treats to help clean them) **Many cat owners like to add water to the can to entice their cats — give it a try!** 2: Dehydrated raw food – Dehydrated food is usually served by mixing in clean water to rehydrate the natural ingredients. Since cats naturally love meat, rehydrated raw food lets cats take in enough water through their daily diet, tastes better, and also solves the problem of some fussy cats that dislike dry food ~ You can also change the drinking equipment 1: Cat water fountain – Many cats like clean, flowing water, and a fountain provides exactly that; the sound of running water can also catch their attention (of course owners still need to change the clean water frequently and check whether the fountain’s filter needs replacing) 2: Mind where you place the water bowl – Most cats are very clean, so owners should make sure the water bowl is not placed near the bin or toilet – Clean the water bowl regularly and change the water at least twice a day; a surface free of visible dust should encourage them to drink more – Some owners try placing several cups of water in different corners of the home, which really does get cats to drink more — give it a try *Wishing all owners and their cats good health |
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