{"id":2308,"date":"2020-09-07T10:37:52","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T10:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=2308"},"modified":"2020-09-07T10:37:52","modified_gmt":"2020-09-07T10:37:52","slug":"do-cats-prefer-warm-or-cold-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-prefer-warm-or-cold-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Do cats prefer warm or cold water?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The tempuature of your cats water has a big influence on how much he or he drink. Serve the water chilled. Water is essential to avoid hair balls and kidney disease. Stay on this page and find out if your cat prefers hot or cold water. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-prefer-warm-or-cold-water\/#So_at_what_tempure_should_you_serve_your_cats_water\" title=\"So at what tempure should you serve your cats water? \">So at what tempure should you serve your cats water? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-prefer-warm-or-cold-water\/#How_to_make_your_cat_drink_more\" title=\"How to make your cat drink more \">How to make your cat drink more <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-prefer-warm-or-cold-water\/#What_water_temperature_do_cats_like\" title=\"What water temperature do cats like?\">What water temperature do cats like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-prefer-warm-or-cold-water\/#Why_a_cats_preference_for_water_temperature_varies\" title=\"Why a cat\u2019s preference for water temperature varies\">Why a cat\u2019s preference for water temperature varies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-prefer-warm-or-cold-water\/#Common_questions_about_hot_or_cold_water_for_cats\" title=\"Common questions about hot or cold water for cats\">Common questions about hot or cold water for cats<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-prefer-warm-or-cold-water\/#Do_cats_like_ice_in_their_water\" title=\"Do cats like ice in their water?\">Do cats like ice in their water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-prefer-warm-or-cold-water\/#Do_cats_need_fresh_water_daily\" title=\"Do cats need fresh water daily?\">Do cats need fresh water daily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-prefer-warm-or-cold-water\/#Is_water_temperature_always_the_problem_if_your_cat_is_not_drinking_enough\" title=\"Is water temperature always the problem if your cat is not drinking enough?\">Is water temperature always the problem if your cat is not drinking enough?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-prefer-warm-or-cold-water\/#So_whats_the_finish_line\" title=\"So what&#8217;s the finish line?\">So what&#8217;s the finish line?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_at_what_tempure_should_you_serve_your_cats_water\"><\/span>So at what tempure should you serve your cats water? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>During the spring season serve lukewarm water to your cat <\/li><li>During the summer months, your cat may like their water to be cold \u2013 this is where you can utilize ice cubes as cats also fancy playing with it and licking it to combat the heat. <\/li><li>Cats may prefer warmer water during the winter months to keep themselves warm and safe.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Need tricks to make your cat drink more? I will tell you in a moment! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to always look at your cat and check what it prefers. Just like us human &#8211; they are different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like people, felines are made out of 2\/3 of water and they need to drink an adequate amount of it daily in order to survive. But most cat parents\u2019 question is what water temperature do felines prefer? Actually, it heavily depends on your cat\u2019s preference and sometimes depends on the weather as well. In this article, you\u2019ll learn more if your cat prefers his water to be warm or cold, as well as the underlying reasons behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_your_cat_drink_more\"><\/span><strong>How to make your cat drink more<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a few tricks to make your cat drink more fluit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Put the can food in a bowl and add \u00bd cup of water to it<\/li><li>Buy a water fountain <\/li><li>Offer your cat ice cubes &#8211; some cats love it. <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-like-ice-cubes-in-their-water\/\">Get more infomation right here<\/a><\/li><li>Remember to give the cat <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/do-cats-need-fresh-water-every-day\/\">fresh water<\/a> every day <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_water_temperature_do_cats_like\"><\/span>What water temperature do cats like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats are known to have a finicky reputation, especially when it comes to their food and drink. Most of the time, cats like cold water but that does not apply to every single feline in the world. If your cat does not like cool water, then you will know it as his cat parent because you\u2019ll notice that his water is barely touched. If that\u2019s the case, you can try altering his water\u2019s temperature, or consider changing his water bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cats like their drink to be either lukewarm or cold. However, some felines also like to have a warm water supply daily. Kittens, on the other hand, may like their water to be a bit warmer since they want to associate all their drinks with their mother cat\u2019s milk, but there are also some kittens that prefer cold drinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, not all cats are the same and they all have their own preferences when it comes to their daily supply of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, there are some cats that fancy ice water so if your cat is like that, you can toss some ice cubes in his water as well as it a relatively safe thing to do. Some cats don\u2019t even want to drink from their bowl and prefer to drink from other sources of running water like the faucet, shower, or cat fountain, where the water is cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_a_cats_preference_for_water_temperature_varies\"><\/span>Why a cat\u2019s preference for water temperature varies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a cat parent, you also need to take the weather into consideration. We humans like to drink cold beverages when it\u2019s hot outside and prefer soup or coffee during winter months. Cats are like that as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why as a cat owner, it\u2019s important that you know your furry feline well and consider playing around with temperatures to keep him comfortable and safe all year round. If your kitty does not like lukewarm water today, then try making it a bit colder by putting ice cubes in his bowl or putting his drink in the refrigerator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cat owners are hesitant to give their cats ice cubes since they think their cat may choke on it. Actually, giving your cat ice cubes is very safe since cats don\u2019t gulp and it\u2019s also advised that you watch your cat while he&#8217;s drinking, licking, or playing with it. We also suggest that you don\u2019t make too small ice cubes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions_about_hot_or_cold_water_for_cats\"><\/span>Common questions about hot or cold water for cats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_ice_in_their_water\"><\/span>Do cats like ice in their water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some felines are very particular about the water they drink. There are other cats that like cold water. If your cat likes cold water, you can consider refrigerating his water first before giving it to him or drop some ice cubes to his bowl. Sometimes, all you need to encourage your cat to drink is to give him running water and a cat fountain might be a really good option. Aside from that, cat fountains produce cool water supply as well so your cat will surely like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_need_fresh_water_daily\"><\/span>Do cats need fresh water daily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, definitely! Just like humans, cats also need fresh and clean water daily to preserve overall healthy well-being. Water is very important to help keep your cat\u2019s kidneys healthy. It also keeps his tissues and organs healthy and hydrated. Bear in mind that feline dehydration is very dangerous so make sure your cat is drinking enough water every day. If you think your cat doesn\u2019t like the water you give him, consider the tips we have listed above by considering the water\u2019s temperature as the primary focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_water_temperature_always_the_problem_if_your_cat_is_not_drinking_enough\"><\/span>Is water temperature always the problem if your cat is not drinking enough?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your cat doesn\u2019t drink enough amount of water daily, then it\u2019s not direly related to the water\u2019s temperature. Maybe all you need to do is to make sure that your cat\u2019s water is replaced daily. Make sure to empty your cat\u2019s fountain or water bowl and refill it every day as there can be dirt present in it. Make sure the water is always fresh because cats are really particular about their water\u2019s freshness and it may affect their drinking habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_whats_the_finish_line\"><\/span>So what&#8217;s the finish line?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a cat parent, you will have to spend some time experimenting and figuring out what your cat\u2019s preference for water temperature is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to figure out what she likes and dislikes and you\u2019ll get used to it eventually. 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