My kitten stoped drinking..help!!

I've noticed that my kitten stoped driking water!When she goes to her bowls she only eats,but she doesn't even touch the water bowl.I don't know,shes healthy and palys as usual,but i'm really concerned given the fact that dehidration is a major problem for cats,especially when they eat dry food like mine.

It's always possible that the kitten actually is drinking water, but you just don't see her while she's drinking. But just in case, here's some information on dehydration in cats for you. http://www.thepetprofessor.com/artic...le.aspx?id=346 To check for dehydration, gently pull up on the skin on the nape of the cat's neck. If the skin stays up or goes back into place slowly, the cat is probably dehydrated and may need to have fluids under the skin administered. If this is the case, take the kitten to a vet immediately.

You could also try putting her up by a faucet and turning it on for her to see if she'll drink that. Do you change the water in the bowl at least once a day? If not, it might not be fresh enough. What kind of bowl is it?

Oh, and she may be drinking water from somewhere else, like the toilet (eek! keep the lid closed) or the drain in the bath or sink, etc.

Originally Posted by Zissou'sMom

You could also try putting her up by a faucet and turning it on for her to see if she'll drink that. Do you change the water in the bowl at least once a day? If not, it might not be fresh enough. What kind of bowl is it?

Oh, and she may be drinking water from somewhere else, like the toilet (eek! keep the lid closed) or the drain in the bath or sink, etc.

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The faucet..no..she is afraid of it!she hates going near it.And i change it twice a day,so that couldn't be the problem.

Try a different type of water container. I have a tall, wide-mouthed drinking glass from the dollar store on my bathroom counter for the kitties. They love to drink out of it! Also, try putting more water dishes around your place.

Stephanie

Thanks for the advice everyone,but i've seen her drink and i was releaved,she drank quite a lot,so she must have been drinking without my presence.
Thanks again.