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The cat does not drink water: what can it be and how to help?
Many feline tutors have a common complaint: that the cat does not drink water. If this is your case, find out today what could be happening.
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Find out what to do if your cat doesn't drink water
Complaints that the cat does not drink water are common. And this can worry, after all, how to ensure proper hydration? How to help you? See those answers here.
Hydration is very important and we humans know that very well. For adult humans, the indicated consumption is 02 liters. Therefore, not seeing your cat hydrate can be frightening.
However, know, first, that each species has its own ideal consumption of water. In addition, not everyone necessarily hydrates directly through water. Many animals make use of indirect hydration, as with the adsorption of water through food.
Still, it depends on the size and customs and habits of each animal. This does not mean that for some of them it is not important. It's just that the relationship is different.
But how is this relationship between water and kittens? Understand, below, what may be happening and that leads your cat to consume little water. Also, see how to help you improve your hydration.
What can it be when the cat does not drink water?
If your cat consumes little water, don't worry. In fact, cats are not great consumers of it in its natural state. Therefore, it is very common for him to consume little water. However, some care is needed.
Cats consume little water due to numerous factors. One of them is revealed in the fact that felines tend to consume water, in larger quantities, indirectly. Namely, for the food. Thus, this occurs by their prey.
However, this is a natural factor, of cats that live in nature and are not domesticated. After all, note that the dry food with which the cat is fed does not contain these liquids. With that, their hydration is damaged.
And, know, cats are prone to kidney and urinary system diseases. Therefore, they need help.
But why doesn't the cat drink water instead of simply looking for it due to its absence in the food? Because cats don't feel thirsty like we do. They don't get that feeling the way humans do.
And that, then, tends to harm their organism. Even if you leave a pot or bowl of water at ease, he will often ignore it. This is also due to other factors that make the cat not drink water.
First, many of them have an aversion to it. This is because water neutralizes some odors. And, know, smells are among the main forms of communication and location for felines. Also, the fact that water can wet their whiskers, which tends to irritate them.
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What to do when the cat does not want to drink water? See tips!
There are some care and tricks that can improve the relationship between the kitty and the water. After all, remember: even if he doesn't have the feeling of constant thirst, the absence of water harms his organism. So it's crucial that you help him with this habit.
Below, we've separated some special tricks that will help your cat's relationship with water. Keep reading and check out what they are. With this, help your feline and ensure the well-being and longevity of the kitty.
Analyze the water pot and its location
Cats have a complicated relationship with water, it's true. But you can help a cat that won't drink water by taking a few precautions. The first is for those who use bowls or pots to offer the cat water.
There are two special precautions. The first concerns the type of container material. Give preference to those made of metal or ceramic. They tend to keep the water fresh longer.
In addition, the hygiene of the pots is very important. Change the liquid daily and also wash the pot, rinsing it very well. Cats are extremely hygienic and hate clean things. Even if it weren't, dirty water or containers can cause food poisoning due to the possible presence of parasites.
Invest in a source
Another tip is to leave the pots and bowls aside to bet on water fountains. One thing is for sure: felines like fresh, running water best. Therefore, by betting on one of these tools, you can encourage the hydration of a cat that does not drink water.
This happens gradually and, for him, it becomes natural. Today there are several models of these accessories on the market. They start from R$ 50 and are quite useful and practical. So, be sure to invest in the well-being of the kitty.
However, remember that the source also requires cleaning. Prefer those with an internal filter. Even so, it should still receive periodic attention. Some filters also require changing from time to time. Therefore, attention!
Offer wet food
Another way to help a cat that doesn't drink water involves wet food. They are the sachets. These foods contain water and so are great for helping them. Offer them periodically, instead of dry food which, as the name already indicates, lacks water.
However, be careful! Unlike dry food, wet food is very perishable. Therefore, if the cat does not eat what is in the pot within 01 hour, discard what is left. Otherwise, it could cause digestive problems for the cat.
Likewise, what is left in the package can remain in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours, closed with a clamp. After that, likewise, discard the rest.
With these tips you will definitely help the cat that doesn't drink water to acquire hydration habits. Likewise, it will help you against kidney and urinary diseases, as well as keep you away from intoxication due to the consumption of dirty water.
Therefore, remember to put them into practice and, in this way, keep your four-legged companion safe.
Tips for caring for a cat
Do you intend to adopt a kitten? So be sure to check out cat care tips. Thus, you guarantee his safety and good coexistence.
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