Creative Ways to Encourage Cats to Drink More Water
Discovering the best ways to encourage your feline friend to drink more water can be a challenge, but fear not! Here are five innovative methods for all the cat lovers out there to consider.
1. Add Water to Canned Food
This method is surprisingly effective. Most cats, excluding those who are picky about their food, will drink the water out of their canned meals to get to the meat. If you're particularly lazy, there's a type of canned food called "soup cans" that contain half meat and half broth, providing a deliciously satisfying treat!
2. Submerge Dry Treats in Water
This approach varies from cat to cat. Some may become skilled at fishing the treats out with their paws, losing interest in the water. Freezedried treats are particularly wellsuited for this method. Once they learn to fish with their paws, this trick might no longer work.
3. Place a Bowl of Water on the Go
Besides the water bowl in the feeding area, scatter a few more bowls of water around the room. Position them where your cat is likely to pass by. Some cats are too lazy to walk to the feeding bowl, so having additional water bowls can be a delightful surprise and encourage them to drink more. Large bowls are especially favored by cats, as they are, without a doubt. For more insights, check out why cats love to drink water from the bathtub.
4. Share a Cup of Water
Cats seem to be enchanted by their human's drinking cups. Simply placing a cup of water on the table or floor can act as a silent invitation for your cat to sneak in and take a sip or two when you're not looking. It's a winwin situation: you get to see your cat enjoy itself, and they get to drink more water.
5. The Flowing Water Trick
Cats are naturally drawn to drinking from water fountains or running taps. Despite their natural aversion to water and fear of the spray nozzle, the gentle, continuous flow of water from a tap is irresistible to them. It might be curiosity that drives them, a sense of adventure that says, "Even if I know there's a challenge, I'll face it!" The feeling of "If I keep looking at you, I'll make you drink" is just like that!
