Everytime my cat drinks out of her water bowl she dips her paw into it and licks her paw instead of using her tung? Do you no why
( I change her water 3 times a day?)
2007-02-07 08:38:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Some cats just do this. It's normal, don't worry
2007-02-07 08:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the size of the bowl. Cats dislike getting wet and if her whiskers do not touch the side of the bowl she may think that her head might get wet. Otherwise she maybe never learned how to drink (which would be kind of weird). I would probably try a different bowl.
Good job on changing the water!
Good luck.
2007-02-07 16:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by Artemis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat does this too, and he's fine. Don't worry about it. Some cats just like to play with water (as long as it's only with their paws.)
2007-02-07 16:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by glsbnewt21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This isn't too uncommon.... I have seen it before. Some cats just like to drink or eat like this. It is funny to watch and some cats really enjoy it.... I don't think it's because she thinks the water is dirty, she just does it for kicks. No need to be concerned. Good luck.
2007-02-07 16:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by Somanyquestions,solittletime 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I have never seen or heard of that, but sound like your cat is unique in doing so. Evry cat has different things that they do. My cat loves Q-tips and gets them out of the holder on the sink and playes with them- no idea why!
2007-02-11 00:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by llisaisme80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats will defiantly do that.Mine trys to rake the water out on the floor after she is done so the other cats cant get any.
2007-02-07 16:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by Dixie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your kitty just has a quirk. :)
It doesn't sound like anything to worry about.
My kitty pokes at her water a lot, and it is always fresh. She also sits by the heater vent, waiting for it to turn on.
Kitties are interesting. :)
Good luck, and I hope this helps! :)
2007-02-07 17:13:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an instinctive trait, tracing back to when cats had to snatch fish from a stream to eat. Most cats do this now and then. Your cat is just a little quirky.
2007-02-07 16:47:16 · answer #8 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No reason, just her preference. My cat does that too. I think it's cute.
2007-02-07 16:43:29 · answer #9 · answered by Z 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just a personality quirk, cute.
2007-02-07 16:43:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋