I noticed that my cat was drinking very little water and started to worry. How much fluid should an animal consume per day to stay healthy, and are there any ways to encourage them to drink more if necessary?
It's definitely worth worrying about if your cat drinks too little water because normally cats should consume about 40-60 ml of water per kg of their body weight per day. If you see that your pet drinks less, you can try a few tricks. For example, place several water bowls around the house or invest in a cat fountain—many like to drink moving water. By the way, I was lucky enough to finally buy two scottish fold kittens I've been dreaming of for so long. It was a truly exciting event, and now we're learning to understand each other and adapting to life together. So your tips are highly appreciated too!
Yeah, cats can be weird about drinking water. If they’re on dry food, they definitely need to drink more, but some just refuse. Maybe try a WOPET water fountain? Some cats like running water better than a bowl, so it might help. Plus, it keeps the water fresh, and they might find it more interesting to drink from.
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It's definitely worth worrying about if your cat drinks too little water because normally cats should consume about 40-60 ml of water per kg of their body weight per day. If you see that your pet drinks less, you can try a few tricks. For example, place several water bowls around the house or invest in a cat fountain—many like to drink moving water. By the way, I was lucky enough to finally buy two scottish fold kittens I've been dreaming of for so long. It was a truly exciting event, and now we're learning to understand each other and adapting to life together. So your tips are highly appreciated too!
Yeah, cats can be weird about drinking water. If they’re on dry food, they definitely need to drink more, but some just refuse. Maybe try a WOPET water fountain? Some cats like running water better than a bowl, so it might help. Plus, it keeps the water fresh, and they might find it more interesting to drink from.
Have you changed your cat's diet? If your cat eats mostly wet food, he will drink less, while cats on dry food need more water.