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How to Get Your Cat to Drink More Water

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Getting your cat to drink water can be surprisingly difficult and that’s a big concern because proper hydration is essential for their kidney health, urinary tract function, and overall well-being.
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Do Cats Need Different Water Bowls?

Cats are naturally not big drinkers, so making water easily accessible and appealing is essential.

 
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Cats, by nature, are territorial. Having several water bowls throughout the house, particularly in multi-cat households, can prevent conflicts and ensure every cat feels secure in accessing water. Just like with food bowls, creating distinct drinking...
Do cats need different water bowls?
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Whisker Fatigue: Does It Really Happen?

“Whisker fatigue” is a topic that has split the online feline community.

 
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The condition was featured in the New York Times in 2017, causing bemusement in the veterinary profession at the time. Nonetheless, some cat carers, and other people who know a lot about cats believe that whisker fatigue exists, so this is a topic th...
What Is Whisker Fatigue?
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Whiskers (also known as “vibrissae”) are a specialized type of thick hairs: they are tougher, bristly, long hairs, with dense gatherings of nerve endings at their base, as well as specialized nerve cells which are sensory organs called “proprioceptio...
Causes of Whisker Fatigue
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Cats thought to be affected by whisker fatigue are usually characterized by fussy eating: Picky eating - Eating meals in multiple small amounts rather than in one sitting -Fussing around by the food and water bowls
Signs of Whisker Fatigue
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As whisker fatigue is not a recognized illness, there is no specific diagnosis or treatment. That said, it is possible that some cats do prefer not to have their whiskers impact with bowl surfaces, and this preference, rather than “whisker fatigue”, ... Most veterinarians doubt the existence of a syndrome known as “whisker fatigue”, but it is important that pet owners understand the structure and function of cat whiskers, and that they treat their cats’ whiskers with respect. And, yes, it is possibl...
Treatments for Whisker Fatigue
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Best Material For Cat Water Bowl

From the material's durability to its cleanliness, finding the right water bowl for your feline friend is essential for their health and well-being.

 
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One of the most popular materials for cat water bowls is stainless steel. This material is durable, easy to clean, and resistant to bacteria growth. Stainless steel water bowls are also less likely to develop scratches or cracks, which can harbor har...
Cats are notorious for being finicky creatures, and this extends to their water bowls as well.
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Give your kitty the utmost comfort during hydration with the Necoichi Raised Cat Water Bowl. By raising the water to his level instead of forcing him to bend down, it makes for easier drinking and swallowing—and it’s also great for cats with arthriti...
Necoichi Ceramic Elevated Cat Water Bowl, Cat Paw Print
 
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Patented design prevents whisker fatigue for stress free drinking. Now holds more water more than an adult cat's daily use. • Sleek, stylish design is made from food-grade, BPA-free stainless steel; finger cut-out makes it easy to pick up and set dow...
Dr. Catsby Water Bowl For Whisker Fatigue
 
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This versatile feeder features a 2-in-1 clear glass dish that can be used as a water bowl or a dry food dish and comes in both short and elevated sizes to promote healthy eating posture. Its modern aesthetic seamlessly integrates into any home decor ...
Jupiter 2-in-1 Glass Cat Bowls

Why Your Cat Needs a Water Fountain

Did you know that some cats refuse to drink water if it's been in their bowl for over a day?

 
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First, cats are naturally attracted to running water, and a fountain can encourage them to drink more water throughout the day. Second, the filtration system in a cat water fountain can remove impurities and improve the taste of the water, making it ...
There are several reasons why cat water fountains are beneficial for cats.
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The Petlibro Dockstream Battery Operated Cat Water Fountain is a su-purr way to encourage your kitty to stay hydrated. Thanks to its wireless pump and charging base, you can set up the fountain anywhere your furbaby wants. Place it in your kitchen or...
Petlibro Dockstream Battery Operated Cat Water Fountain
 
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Give your furry friend the gift of hydration with the Happy & Polly Cactus Non-skid Ceramic Dog & Cat Water Fountain. This stylish fountain is perfect for both cats and dogs, adding a touch of elegance to your home decor. Its automatic filtra...
Happy & Polly Cactus Non-skid Ceramic Dog & Cat Water Fountain
 
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The Petkit Eversweet Max Stainless-Steel Smart Drinking Cat Water Fountain is an upgraded version that offers convenience and flexibility like never before! With no need for a power outlet, you can place it anywhere in your home, whether it’s the kit...
PETKIT Eversweet Max Stainless-Steel Smart Drinking Cat Water Fountain
 
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Say hello to the innovative PETKIT EverSweet 3 Pro Stainless Steel Cat Water Fountain. This fountain offers a safe and convenient drinking experience for your furry friend. With a wireless water pump and magnetic induction power supply, it eliminates...
PETKIT EverSweet 3 Pro Stainless Steel Cat Water Fountain
 
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The PetSafe 360 Stainless Steel Dog and Cat Waterer runs a constant stream of fresh, delicious water without overheating. Because this unit is made of rust- and scratch-resistant stainless steel, it won’t give your cat acne, and its dishwasher safe f...
PetSafe Drinkwell 360 Stainless Steel Cat & Dog Water Fountain
 
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Did you know that some cats refuse to drink water if it's been in their bowl for over a day? The Petmate® Deluxe Fresh Flow® is a purifying pet fountain providing free-flowing filtered water throughout the day for your cat. Perfect for multiple cat h...
Petmate Deluxe Fresh Flow Fountain For Cats
 
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Keep your kitty hydrated with the stylish Pioneer Pet Swan Cat Drinking Fountain. Watch your furry friend lap up the flowing water as it falls from the slender neck and into the basin. The charcoal filter ensures clean water when regularly changed, w...
PIONEER PET Swan Cat Drinking Fountain
 
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Keep your purring pal healthy and hydrated with the Bueteka Spaceship Ultra-Quiet Dog & Cat Water Fountain! This modern fountain features a unique spaceship shape and a catnip ball dispenser to entice cats to drink more water. It also features an...
Bueteka Spaceship Ultra-Quiet Dog & Cat Water Fountain

Owners Make Pet-Friendly Cocktails for Three-Legged Cat

Cats should be consuming about four ounces of water each day per five pounds of body weight

 
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The simple recipe only requires two ingredients. A big squeeze of the tuna and salmon Go-Gurt-style tubes and water. A quick shake of the paste and water together, and voila—a meowtail!
There's nothing greater than delighting a little furry friend!
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The glamorous way to keep your cat hydrated—without the hangover.

Depending on their diet and disposition, they can run the risk of inadequate hydration, which can lead to serious health problems. If not well hydrated, cats can develop crystals [in their urine] that can turn into stones and lead to blockages that b...

 
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The key is selecting the right cat-friendly ingredients, like canned fish juice (tuna, salmon, etc.) or broth, and experimenting with them to figure out what sort of combinations and concentrations your cat likes best. That said, try to avoid anythin...
Cocktails for Your Cat?
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Your Feline Nourishment and Hydration Needs

Beating chronic dehydration—a silent culprit behind kidney disease, which affects 1 in 3 senior cats with delicious real meat aroma and the irresistibly light, savory gravy taste

 
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Your kitty will pounce on Weruva Kitten, Chicken Breast Formula in a Hydrating Purée Wet Cat Food! This delicious, real chicken breast paté is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals to support your kitten’s physical and mental growth. Each de...
Weruva Chicken Breast Formula + Tuna & Salmon Formula in a Hydrating Puree Wet Cat Food
 
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Cat food doesn’t need to be boring. Treat your feline to Applaws Chicken Broth Selection Grain-Free Wet Cat Food. A happy and healthy cat starts with food made from the highest quality ingredients. Deliciously natural, this food is free from artifici...
Applaws Chicken Broth Selection Grain-Free Wet Cat Food
 
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When the pouch opens, your feline friend will come running to the delicious smell of Nulo FreeStyle Chunky Broth Grain-Free Variety Pack Cat Food! With hearty protein in a meaty broth, your cat’s hunger will be satisfied—and all without added mineral...
Nulo FreeStyle Chunky Broth Grain-Free Variety Pack Cat Food
 
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Treat your favorite feline to a moisture-rich topper that’s both delicious and nutritious. Tiki Cat Broths Variety Pack Grain-free Wet Cat Food Topper comes with four lip-smacking recipes—Tuna, Salmon, Chicken and Duck & Chicken. This low-calorie...
Tiki Cat Born Carnivore Broths Variety Pack Grain-Free Wet Cat Food Topper
 
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Make mealtime even more enticing by adding a pouch from the Rachael Ray Nutrish Purrfect Broths Variety Pack to your kitty’s meals. These scrumptious broths are made with simple, natural ingredients, like real flaked tuna and wholesome veggies, and s...
Rachael Ray Nutrish Purrfect Broths Grain-Free Variety Pack Cat Food Topper
 
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Inaba Churu Broth for Cats Chicken Variety Pack Lickable Cat Treats is the perfect way to show your feline family member some love. Made with 100% natural farm-raised chicken, these treats are free from grains, preservatives, and artificial colors. E...
Inaba Churu Broth for Cats Chicken Variety Pack Lickable Cat Treats
 
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Bring your curious cat running when you pull out the convenient, cat-approved cups in the Friskies Lil' Soups Salmon, Tuna, & Shrimp Variety Pack Grain Free Bits in Broth Wet Cat Food. Some cats lick, some cats lap and some meow for another mouth...
Friskies Lil' Soups Salmon, Tuna, & Shrimp Variety Pack Grain-Free Bits in Broth Wet Lickable Cat Food Topper
 
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Indulge your cat with savory lickable broths from Landmark. Serve any of these seafood recipes as a tasty, flavor-boosting topper for their everyday meals or on its own as a special, satisfying treat. No matter how you serve them, your cat is bound t...
American Journey Landmark Broths Seafood Variety Pack Wet Cat Food Complement Pouches

Bone Broth

Keeping your finicky eater hydrated—the savory flavor of broth enticing the pickiest of pets. For hip and joint support, fighting inflammation and keeping bones strong.

 
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Give your furry friend the nourishment they need for a long, healthy life with the Hip & Joint Bone Broth Dry Dog & Cat Food Topping from Nature's Diet! Specially formulated to combat joint pain and support strong bones, this bone broth conta...
Nature's Diet Hip & Joint Bone Broth Dry Dog & Cat Food Topping
 
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Make your furbaby’s mealtime su-purr tasty with the Made By Nacho Beef Bone Broth Grain-Free Wet Cat Food Topper. This topper is made with humanely raised beef that’s simmered for hours for paw-some flavor. Prebiotics support healthy digestion, and t...
Made by Nacho Beef Bone Broth Grain- Free Wet Cat Food Topper
 
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Add a splash of savory flavor to your furbaby’s diet with Nature’s Logic Dehydrated Turkey Bone Broth. Made from all natural, dehydrated turkey bone broth, this tasty liquid drink is the ideal way to add enticing flavor and hydrating moisture to your...
Nature's Logic Dehydrated Turkey Bone Broth Dog & Cat Food Topper
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Give your furry friend the gift of nourishment and vitality with Left Coast Performance Beef Bone Broth Powder Supplement for Dogs & Cats. Made from simmered and slow cooked beef bones, this powder is packed with essential nutrients and delicious...
Left Coast Performance Beef Bone Broth Powder Supplement for Dogs & Cats
 
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A tasty, healthy meal topper for dogs and cats priced for everyday feeding. Made with natural 100% human grade ingredients in a human food plant in the USA with no GMO ingredients, onions, garlic or artificial preservatives or colors. Looks, smells a...
CARU Daily Dish Chicken Broth Meal Topper for Cats & Dogs
 
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Upgrade your fur-iend’s mealtime with the lip-smacking taste of Nulo FreeStyle Grain-Free Home-Style Chicken Bone Broth Dog & Cat Topper. This wholesome bone broth transforms an ordinary meal into something special. It’s made from simmering chick...
Nulo FreeStyle Grain-Free Home-Style Chicken Bone Broth Dog & Cat Topper

Emergency Hydration For Your Cat

Quick way to replenish electrolytes and maintain normal fluid balance

 
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Replace what’s lost with VetClassics Pet-A-Lyte Oral Electrolyte Solution Dog & Cat Supplement! It helps to quickly replenish electrolytes and maintain normal fluid balance due to vomiting, dehydration and diarrhea. It’s also paw-fect for keeping...
VetClassics Pet-A-Lyte Oral Electrolyte Solution Dog & Cat Supplement
 
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Help your furry friend stay hydrated, healthy and happy with NaturVet Electrolytes Concentrate Liquid Nutritional Supplement for Cats & Dogs! It maintains hydration due to mild fluid loss from vomiting or diarrhea and when solid food cannot be to...
NaturVet Electrolytes Concentrate Liquid Nutritional Supplement for Cats & Dogs

Liquid Supplement for Cats

Hydration cat supplement helps increase your cat’s total liquid intake.

 
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Help your kitty stay hydrated with Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Hydra Care Cat Supplements. Created in a collaboration between nutritionists, researchers, and veterinarians, this nutrient-enriched water features nutritional osmolytes, which...
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Hydra Care Liver Flavored Liquid Supplement for Cats
 
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You hate seeing your feline friend experiencing discomfort, and urinary tract problems can cause her to be quite uncomfortable. ph Balanced CatWater, Clinically Proven Urinary Formula can help ensure your cat doesn’t have to keep dealing with the pai...
CatWater pH Balanced Urinary Support Cat Water