If the cat does not like to drink water, it will easily lead to various diseases such as constipation, urinary stones, urethritis, etc. Cat owners also show their talents to drink more water for their cats.
First things you need to know:
1. Why don't cats like to drink water?
1. Cats are not sensitive to thirst, due to genetic reasons
2 The water source is not fresh and not good to drink
3 Cats like running water
2. Understand the normal water intake of cats in a day
1 Calculated according to body weight: the cat’s daily drinking water up to the standard = body weight (kg) x 60ml
2 Calculation based on daily dry matter intake: water intake is 2~3 times of daily dry matter intake (for example, if you eat 100g of cat food with 10% water content, the dry matter content is 90g, and the recommended daily water intake is 180~ 270ml)
3. How to judge whether the cat has drunk enough water?
1. Observe the cat urinating. A cat drinking enough water should urinate 2 to 3 times a day.
2. The skin of a cat that has drunk enough water is tight and elastic. You can try to pull the skin on the back of the neck to see if it will bounce back immediately
3 Cats that drink enough water have bright and fluffy fur and are not prone to dandruff
4. The method is as follows:
1. Put more water bowls: ①The water bowl should not be close to the cat toilet. ②Put the water bowl in the activity area.
2 automatic water dispensers
Some cats like to drink running water. Arranging automatic water drinking opportunities will greatly increase the amount of drinking water for cats
⚠️Pay attention to cleaning and regular replacement of filter elements
3 Add catnip to the water, cats who have a cold from catnip absolutely love drinking water
Tips resolutely not to do:
① Forcibly water the cat, which will only increase the cat's aversion to water
②Irrigate the cat with a syringe, it is easy for the cat to choke
I wish all cats are healthy~