is it true you shouldn't put their food and drink next to each other, could this be why. I have tried kitten milk and water but doesn't seem interested.
2007-06-23 05:05:07 · 15 answers · asked by jo 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
She's probably getting enough fluid from her food. And she's probably drinking when you're not looking. Don't worry too much, if she seems happy and healthy.
2007-06-23 05:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
She may be getting all she needs from her wet food. Don't give her any kind of milk -- even kitten milk can cause diarrhoea. Food and drink can be next to each other, no problem. If she is active and seems happy and healthy, don't worry. Are you offering a dry food?
2007-06-23 05:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by Terri B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats only drink when they are thirsty so dont worry.If she is on wet food it has a lot of water in that so she wont need to drink as much.Dry food she will drink more-so if you are giving her dry food always make sure she has plenty of fresh water each day.I never see my two cats drink but replace the water daily so they must snek in and drink it when Im not looking!
2007-06-23 06:42:38 · answer #3 · answered by Modbird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, kittens only drink when they are thirsty and if he has 'wet' food he will be getting all the water he needs from his solid food. If you put him on dry food he will soon be at the water for sure. As long as he seems healthy he is getting all the fluids he needs.
2007-06-23 05:09:45 · answer #4 · answered by 1oui5e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats prefer to drink from running taps etc so maybe try that. Im having to with mine as I never see her drink and when I took her to the vets the other day he said she was a bit dehydrated and its especially important that they drink more in the summer months. Sometimes I add a small amount of water to my cats food so she laps it up at the same time.
2007-06-23 10:51:47 · answer #5 · answered by b3(ky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I always have clean water down for my cat by her food bowls, she never drinks. She prefers, for some reason, the water that accumulates in an empty bucket in the garden, but only when that gets leaves and gunge in it. Once I empty that and put clean water in, she doesn't drink again till it gets dirtier. Her favourite is when floating dead insects are on the surface! Cats sure are strange animals.
2007-06-24 02:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My adult cat has always had a bowl of water by her food as she eats dry, but she prefers to drink from the bathroom or the kitchen tap. she just jumps up and meows for me to turn the tap on. Cats prefer fresh running water or it may sound daft stale water which is why they will drink from puddles etc outside. Cats do get a lot of fluid from their food if you are feeding moist cat food, but I wouldn't worry to much your kitten will drink when it's thirsty
2007-06-23 23:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by pav 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had many cats and have always put their water next to the food. I didn't see my cats drink much indoors, but did notice them drinking from puddles. I wouldn't worry too much as if ever there are no puddles, kitty will drink indoors if thirsty.
2007-06-23 05:17:46 · answer #8 · answered by panda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never saw my dog drinking either, but she used to get into my scotch and sodas once in a while, and God she used to have the worst hangovers. I never left my glass where she could get at it again !
She also liked Boujoiaise Villages once in a while with her fillet Mignon. Only on her birthdays though, and just a sip.
2007-06-23 05:16:43 · answer #9 · answered by Mezmarelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's weird, i always see my kitten drinking water and milk every morning.
2007-06-24 04:52:13 · answer #10 · answered by moon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋