My kitten will only drink directly from the tap while it is dripping or slowly running. Any tap will do, laundry, bath, kitchen sink! I have been told ceramic bowls are the best because they keep the water cool. I have it next to her food bowl in the laundry, and I change it every day so it is always fresh, but she will not drink from it. She will also drink the warm soapy bath water while the kids are in it! She's crazy!!!!!
2007-05-23 02:06:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I use a plastic dish with ice cubes. They like that alot and go to it often.
2007-05-23 02:31:24 · answer #1 · answered by MISTY 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some cats simply prefer fresh running water. There are pet drinking fountains that are made to keep the water fresh and aerated and moving. I think I would recommend the ones where the water comes out of the top they do cost a bit, but having a water supply that appeals to your cat may save some money at the vet's later on - UTIs sometimes result from chronic dehydration. cats were originally a desert species, and developed to obtain most of their required liquids through the prey animals they ate, so their thirst instinct is not always well-developed. few cats who eat mostly or solely dry food get enough water just by drinking. so it is worth it to do whatever you can to encourage it. Here is a link to an example of one, I'm not affiliated with the site or or company, it's just the first hit that had the right picture: http://www.smarthome.com/6101d.html
2007-05-23 02:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by Windi Lea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think shes crazy if i told you about my three and the things they do i wouldnt have any room to answer you...
it may be that the water isnt cool enough isnt fresh enough or she may just like using the tap better. try putting the dish up on the counter with the sink it may be that she just enjoys being on top of the counter. you may also want to try putting a mug out on the same counter my friends cat has his very own cup on the coffee talble because he likes to feel like hes a human and everyone else get to drink out there so he should too. you may want to try a different kind of dish like the water cooler ones that refill good luck.
2007-05-23 02:28:11 · answer #3 · answered by depeche_chic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, my cat is like that too. Basically, you just have to find out what will work for your cat and make sure that she has the option to get plenty of water. They make fountains for kitties so they can have fresh moving water all the time. My cat loves his. My cat also likes to drink out of a cup of water on the bedside table, though. He gets super excited when you fill his cup. And he knows which cup is his. He never drinks out of anything else. Cats are goofy critters.
2007-05-23 02:13:48 · answer #4 · answered by corinne1029 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yep- some cats are nutty like that. the problem is so common that you can buy fountains for them at most petstores that filter the water and keep it moving... they are pricy though, and an alternative is one of those desk fountains you can get at target or walmart for less than 20 bucks. Just make sure you clean it well and often.
2007-05-23 02:11:32 · answer #5 · answered by Celena 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
some cats dont like the smell of cartain bowls. so give her a different bowl. my cat used to refuse to drink from his plastic bowl. he would drink the rain water off the slide! so i gave him a glass bowl and now hes fine.
2007-05-23 04:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by sarah w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she sees what you guys are doing so she wants to be one of the gang try changing the bowel but I have the same thing going on here
2007-05-23 02:38:57 · answer #7 · answered by MrMike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋