Hydration
4 signs your cat isn't drinking enough
Cats are built to hide thirst. Here are the signs worth watching, and simple ways to help.
Why it matters
- Cats evolved in dry climates and naturally take in most of their water from food. That instinct can make low water intake easy to miss until it starts to matter.
- A fountain that keeps water moving often encourages drinking, but the first step is knowing what to watch for.
Signs worth watching
- Small or fewer urine clumps in the litter box than usual.
- Dry or sticky gums, or skin that is slow to spring back when gently lifted between the shoulders.
- Lower energy than usual, or a cat that hides more than it used to.
- A cat that only drinks from the tap, a glass or the shower and ignores the bowl.
Simple ways to help
- Move the water away from the food and the litter box.
- Use a wide, shallow bowl so whiskers do not touch the sides.
- Refresh the water daily, or offer moving, filtered water.
- Add wet food to the routine and place water in two or three spots around the home.
When in doubt, ask your vet. This note is general information, not veterinary advice.
Make fresh, moving water the easy choice
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