Cats are one of the most common pets in our family. Whether it is the cute appearance of a cat or the independent personality, we are deeply attracted.
However, some cats have a big problem, which is that they do not drink water, which will have a great impact on their health.
So, what should we do? Why do cats drink less water? First of all, we need to know why cats drink less water.
The reason is actually very simple. Cats are born to be carnivorous animals. They mainly replenish water through the moisture in food in the wild.
Therefore, cats raised at home do not have the habit of looking for food in the wild, resulting in their relatively low demand for water.
Not only that, cats are naturally sensitive and are also quite picky about the choice of water sources.
If the water quality is poor or the vessel is sensoryly uncomfortable, it will cause the cat to be unwilling to drink water.
In addition, some diseases can also cause cats to reduce their demand for water, such as kidney disease and diabetes. How should
be solved? 1. Multiple Water Source Points It is necessary to provide multiple water sources for cats at home, because some cats like to drink water in specific places.
At the same time, we can also try different water vessels to see which one it likes.
So, you might as well prepare a few more basins and place them in different places, such as the living room, bedroom, balcony or kitchen, etc., for your choice.
2. Cool boiled water Cats are more sensitive to the taste and temperature of water.
We can put the water at room temperature in advance, or add some cold boiled water to adjust the temperature so that it is more willing to drink.
Drinking boiled water in winter can help keep warm, but do not give your cat too hot water to avoid burning the mouth and esophagus.
3. Dietary matching Cats contain a certain amount of water, and we can increase their water intake from the combination of food.
Purchasing cat food and cat meals with higher moisture content can effectively replenish cats' moisture needs.
4. Clean the drinking water location. Cats pay great attention to hygiene. If the water basin is not replaced or cleaned in time, it will make the cat feel insecure and unwilling to drink water.
Therefore, for the health and comfort of the cat, we should change the water containers for it regularly and keep the water position clean and hygienic.
In short, it is necessary to let the cat drink enough water in the correct way and method.
If you drink insufficient water for a long time, it will cause kidney disease and other health problems in the cat.
Hopefully these methods mentioned can help your cat be more willing to drink water to support its health and happiness!