How do I get my cat to drink more water in hot weather?
Add a second water station away from the first, since a cat who won’t walk across a warm apartment for water may still drink from a bowl in a…
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My cat won’t drink once the fountain stops running. What do I do?
This usually means your cat has learned to associate drinking with movement, not that still water is unsafe for her
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Why is my cat suddenly drinking so much more water than usual?
A real, sustained jump in how much your cat drinks is one of the more reliable early warning signs in cats, not something to wait out
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Does water temperature matter to cats?
For most cats, yes, in preference more than in health
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Is mineral or spring water okay for my cat?
Yes, for most cats
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Can dehydration cause urinary problems in cats?
Low water intake is a real risk factor for feline urinary issues
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Why won’t my cat drink from her new bowl?
New bowls can smell like plastic or detergent, sit at an unfamiliar height or have a shape that presses on her whiskers, any of which can put a…
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How many water bowls should one cat have?
At least two, even for a single cat
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Can I flavor my cat’s water to get her to drink more?
Yes, lightly, and it can work well for a stubborn drinker
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Can cats drink distilled water?
An occasional bowl won’t hurt, but distilled water isn’t the best everyday choice