{"id":358,"date":"2020-04-28T07:28:33","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T07:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=358"},"modified":"2020-04-28T07:28:33","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T07:28:33","slug":"how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Get A Sick Cat to Drink?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most cats do not drink enough water. Since cats are very self-sufficient, we can assume that they already know what is really best for their health \u2013 believe it or not, many times, cats really do. However, as a cat owner, you should learn the importance of getting your feline friend to drink more liquid. So, is your cat drinking enough water? We have outlined the things you should know about how to get your feline friend to drink more water.<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#What_Causes_Feline_Dehydration\" title=\"What Causes Feline Dehydration?\">What Causes Feline Dehydration?<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#Ways_to_Get_Your_Cat_to_Drink_Water\" title=\"Ways to Get Your Cat to Drink Water\">Ways to Get Your Cat to Drink Water<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#The_Location_of_Water_Bowls_Matters\" title=\"The Location of Water Bowls Matters\">The Location of Water Bowls Matters<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#Feed_Your_Cat_Wet_Food\" title=\"Feed Your Cat Wet Food\">Feed Your Cat Wet Food<\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#Adding_Flavor_or_Water_to_Your_Cats_Food\" title=\"Adding Flavor or Water to Your Cat\u2019s Food\">Adding Flavor or Water to Your Cat\u2019s Food<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#Adding_Flavor_to_Your_Cats_Water\" title=\"Adding Flavor to Your Cat\u2019s Water\">Adding Flavor to Your Cat\u2019s Water<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#Utilize_Drinking_Fountains\" title=\"Utilize Drinking Fountains\">Utilize Drinking Fountains<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#Testing_Different_Bowls\" title=\"Testing Different Bowls\">Testing Different Bowls<\/a><\/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\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#Encourage_the_Drinking_Quirks_of_Your_Cat\" title=\"Encourage the Drinking Quirks of Your Cat\">Encourage the Drinking Quirks of Your Cat<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#Common_Questions_About_How_to_Get_Your_Cat_to_Drink\" title=\"Common Questions About How to Get Your Cat to Drink\">Common Questions About How to Get Your Cat to Drink<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#Can_I_Force_My_Cat_to_Drink_Water\" title=\"Can I Force My Cat to Drink Water?\">Can I Force My Cat to Drink Water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#How_Do_I_Rehydrate_My_Cat\" title=\"How Do I Rehydrate My Cat?\">How Do I Rehydrate My Cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#How_Can_I_Tell_if_My_Cat_is_Dehydrated\" title=\"How Can I Tell if My Cat is Dehydrated?\">How Can I Tell if My Cat is Dehydrated?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Feline_Dehydration\"><\/span><strong>What Causes Feline Dehydration?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dehydration usually occurs when levels of fluid drop to a lesser value. This is because of increased fluid loss or reduced water intake. In addition, increased activity, diarrhea, vomiting, or overheating in hot weather can also lead to fluid loss in cats. A lot of cat owners do not see their feline friend drinking water so they assume that cats are not very sensitive to loss of fluid. However, the truth is that cats need water too. This is why it\u2019s important to provide your cat easy access to water all the time in order to maintain good hydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Get_Your_Cat_to_Drink_Water\"><\/span><strong>Ways to Get Your Cat to Drink Water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One in three cats will possibly experience kidney failure in their lifetimes. A lot of cat owners have had to face with this problem at some point, and might already be knowledgeable that dehydration can eventually lead to chronic kidney disease. Because of that, we listed on ways on how to encourage your feline friend to drink more water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Location_of_Water_Bowls_Matters\"><\/span><strong>The Location of Water Bowls Matters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll surely be amazed to know how sensitive cats are to the location of their water bowl. This is why it\u2019s best that you place water bowls everywhere. Keep clean water bowls in different spots in your home in order to maximize the comfort of your cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feed_Your_Cat_Wet_Food\"><\/span><strong>Feed Your Cat Wet Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When there\u2019s any change in your cat\u2019s diet, make sure that you discuss it with your vet, but wet canned food can really be a good way to give more liquid to your feline friend. It\u2019s always more essential that your cat eats, than he eats what you want. And it\u2019s also surprising that not all <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/best-cat-food-for-indoor-cats\/\">cats like wet food<\/a>, most especially as their only daily diet. Thus, keep the preferences and needs of your ca in mind and ensure that he eats a good amount of his new diet in order to maintain his weight and energy level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_Flavor_or_Water_to_Your_Cats_Food\"><\/span><strong>Adding Flavor or Water to Your Cat\u2019s Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can consider adding a low sodium chicken broth or water to canned food. To get more creative with your cat\u2019s diet, discuss other flavorful options with your vet. Try to find something that\u2019s appealing and healthy for your cat. Bear in mind that every cat is different, and even the food\u2019s texture and flavor can make a difference for every cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_Flavor_to_Your_Cats_Water\"><\/span><strong>Adding Flavor to Your Cat\u2019s Water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try adding clam juice or low sodium tuna juice ice cubes to the water of your cat. The ice won\u2019t only keep the water cold for a longer period of time, but it can also add a very tasty flavor. You can also use these juice cubes as something to play with or as a treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utilize_Drinking_Fountains\"><\/span><strong>Utilize Drinking Fountains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of drinking fountains at home are not only an enjoyable way to encourage your feline friend to drink \u2013 they can also make an appealing addition to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testing_Different_Bowls\"><\/span><strong>Testing Different Bowls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that your feline friend does not want to share the giant bowl of your dog. As a matter of fact, the best way to know the preference of your cat is to simply swap out different water bowls at times. Or, you can keep a few water bowls all the time and see which bow drains the fastest. As a cat owner, consider broadening your own definition of \u201cwater bowl\u201d. For example, other cats even like to drink water from a clear glass. So, find out what your cat prefers to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encourage_the_Drinking_Quirks_of_Your_Cat\"><\/span><strong>Encourage the Drinking Quirks of Your Cat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots of cats embrace less conventional ways of getting water. For example, some cats would rather drink from a faucet than an open bowl. The moment you notice that your cat is behaving this way, let your feline friend have some drips before you turn off the faucet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[crp]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Questions_About_How_to_Get_Your_Cat_to_Drink\"><\/span><strong>Common Questions About How to Get Your Cat to Drink<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Force_My_Cat_to_Drink_Water\"><\/span><strong>Can I Force My Cat to Drink Water?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have mentioned above, cats are primarily used to getting most fluid from their food. However, you can also add more water to their canned food in order to make it have a gruel consistency but make sure you don\u2019t make it very soupy or watery. You can also place ice cubes in your cat\u2019s bowl to chill the water and encourage him to drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Rehydrate_My_Cat\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Rehydrate My Cat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding a small amount of low-sodium, low fat broth of beef or chicken to the water bowl of your cat in an occasional manner can tempt him to drink more. If your feline friend enjoys to play with ice cubes or likes to drink cold water, then you can also freeze diluted broth by pouring some into an ice cube tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Tell_if_My_Cat_is_Dehydrated\"><\/span><strong>How Can I Tell if My Cat is Dehydrated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs of dehydration include sunken eyes and tacky, dry gums, panting, refusal to eat, and listlessness. A good test to know if a cat is dehydrated is through skin tenting. Simply pinch her skin around your cat\u2019s shoulders and then pull it up gently. If your cat is hydrated well, his skin should ping back into its place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tips we have listed above can surely help encourage your cat to drink more liquid. However, if you have any important concerns or questions that may be related to your cat\u2019s health, you should always consider to call or visit your trusted veterinarian first. They are your best resource in making sure that your cat is always health. If your cat needs medication, give your cat proper medication at the frequency and dose prescribed by your vet, and make sure to complete the treatment\u2019s full course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink_-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"How do you get a sick cat to drink\" class=\"wp-image-360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink_-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink_-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink_-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink_-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most cats do not drink enough water. Since cats are very self-sufficient, we can assume that they already know what is really best for their health \u2013 believe it or<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[23],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Do You Get A Sick Cat to Drink? [ Detailed Answer ]<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Do You Get A Sick Cat to Drink? [ Detailed Answer ]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Most cats do not drink enough water. Since cats are very self-sufficient, we can assume that they already know what is really best for their health \u2013 believe it or\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"AnimalsA2Z.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-04-28T07:28:33+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"800\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\">\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"5 minutes\">\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/\",\"name\":\"AnimalsA2Z.com\",\"description\":\"Just another WordPress site\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?s={search_term_string}\",\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#primaryimage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/How-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink.png\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":800,\"caption\":\"How do you get a sick cat to drink\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/\",\"name\":\"How Do You Get A Sick Cat to Drink? [ Detailed Answer ]\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#primaryimage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2020-04-28T07:28:33+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2020-04-28T07:28:33+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/#\/schema\/person\/40209377c762bd7e66a7a961433e79cf\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"item\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/\",\"name\":\"Home\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"item\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/how-do-you-get-a-sick-cat-to-drink\/#webpage\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/#\/schema\/person\/40209377c762bd7e66a7a961433e79cf\",\"name\":\"Rolf\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/#personlogo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f426b88898e45cab2746f58ec14d18e4?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f426b88898e45cab2746f58ec14d18e4?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Rolf\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/358"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=358"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/358\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/359"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}