Mitties doesn't drink like she used to. As most of you know, she has constipation problems and is on all wet cat food with added fiber. She is also taking Lactulose stool softener. I rarely, and I mean rarely, ever see her drink. So, following the advice received on these forums, I bought her a water fountain and have put another bowl of water in the bedroom. I have seen her drinking out of that bowl once in a while, but never from the fountain. She's not afraid of it because she had one in the past. I even put a pebble of her dry food in there and she watched it twirl and dance around in the current, but then just walked away. At least she's getting water from the wet food, but what else can I do to encourage her to drink more? Since she's taking extra fiber, I don't want her "plumbing" to get too clogged with not enough water to "flush it down."
The good news is she IS pooping, but has to try 3 or 4 times before it'll finally come out, but at least it is coming out!
Any advice? You've all already been so helpful and Mitties and I appreciate it!
The good news is she IS pooping, but has to try 3 or 4 times before it'll finally come out, but at least it is coming out!
Any advice? You've all already been so helpful and Mitties and I appreciate it!