Picky about Water

Ever since we got Peaches, she has never wanted to drink out
of her water dish. Everyday, we've filled it with fresh water, but she
will NEVER drink out of it. Instead, she climbs on the bathroom counter,
and demands to drink out of the bathroom faucet!! Other than that, the
only other place she'll drink water is the water in the Christmas Tree!! (bad kitty).

Why does she do this? Is there a way to get her to drink out of her dish?


-Gil

I believe there are many cats who are just picky about where they drink. Some just dont like to drink from a standing source. Many members use cat fountains and have had great sucess with that.

I have noticed that Ceci has started to jump on the sink and drink from the faucet more and more, and use her dish less and less. I believe its just their instinct of non-running water = polluted source?

You can buy (in pet stores) a water dispenser that's like a fountain - allows 'running' water for your cats (who love it!).

Although I fill it fresh everyday, I have not seen my cat drink out of his bowl in months. He only wants to drink out of the faucet or my water glass. I am around most of the day to accomodate his demands but if you are gone a lot, maybe you should consider that fountain. I would love it but have no where to plug it in.

When my cats were younger, they would only frink out of my glass or a faucet. I started giving them cold distilled water in a glass. Thats where they drink from now. I also added in some stainless steel bowls with cold distilled water and they drink from there, too. They LOVE it and I always know my babies are getting enough water.

My cat prefers cold water from the fridge. I use Oxyfresh for their teeth so I need to fill a jug and store it in the fridge. As soon as I put the fresh water in their dish Sebastian is right there drinking. Try ice cold water, you never know.

My Ginger was EXACTLY the same as Peaches.

I invested in a Drinkwell fountain (because it was the closest fountain style to a running faucet,) and have never had the problem since, and Ginger now drink 6-8 ounces daily.

I would also recommend a fountain. Cats like moving water because it tastes better. Try leaving a glass of water out for yourself overnight and see how it tastes in the morning.

Originally Posted by laureen227

well, i don't know if this'll work for you... but my Pixel much prefers her water with ice in it.

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We've tried it all. Faucet water, Purified water, with ice, without ice.

I'll look into the fountain! thanks!