How to Get Your Cat to Drink More Water: Expert Tips on It

Give him options

Some cats may like to lick from a bowl, while others enjoy a rippling water fountain. Try a few different types of dispensers placed throughout your home and see what your kitty comes back to.

For finickier felines, place bowls made of different materials. Some cats may determine that glass bowls are better than plastic ones.

Keep it fresh and clean

If a glass of water has been sitting out for days, you don’t want to drink it. Your cat is no different; You’re probably despising your water dish because it’s dirty and stale.

Clean your container regularly, maybe even every day, and make sure you always have freshly poured water.

Try different types of water

No, we are not talking about sparkling or still water, but rather what is in the water.

Fluoride is added to tap water to help prevent cavities and dental disease, but your feline friend might think it’s gross. Try giving bottled water without fluoride or using a water filter (filters don’t remove fluoride, but they can make tap water taste better).

Also experiment with different temperatures. Most cats prefer to drink room temperature water, but some may like very cold water.

Fill it up!

Don’t stop at a container half full (or half empty, if that’s how you see it). Cats like water to reach the edge so they can lick it easily. (This could turn the drinking area into a splashing area, however, so have a towel nearby.)

Always monitor how much your cat drinks and talk to your vet if you notice any major changes, as these could be warning signs of something more serious, including nephropathy, hyperthyroidismeither diabetes.