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Cat Forum / General Topics / August 2005How to make cat drink more water?
My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really drink much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting used to, how else do you give your cats water? 1.Bath/sink taps open 2.water dish 3.water in dry food 4.??????? Any ideas pls. He MUST have more water, or this might escalate to obstruction or bladder stones :( Tnx Gee > My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is > advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really drink [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Tnx > Gee Hi, My little kitten doesn't seem to drink from his dish, so I fill a little cup with water, and leave it on the kitchen table. Seems to work pretty well. HTH Justin >> My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is >> advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Justin That's a good idea Justin. This didn't occur to me when I responded to the op in another ng suggesting switching from a dry diet to a wet one. You've just reminded me that the location of the water source can be a factor. Though I have never had a problem with crystals as I feed mostly canned, my cat will not drink from a water source located near her food. It was the same with my previous cat. As it turned out, the most agreeable place for the water bowl was/is just outside the bathroom door, up on the second floor, well away from the food. Judy >>> My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is >>> advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > > Judy I have told this several times, but I'll do it again and it might help you. Every night before going to bed, I give my cat water from an eyedropper -- usually about an ounce. She loves it and looks forward to the ritual. In fact, she is usually waiting on the bathroom counter when I get there. It started over 7 years ago when I had to give he antibiotic for a cold. I followed the dosage with several dropperfuls of cold water which she really liked. We have kept this up every night since then. I think she feels it is her special time. Good luck. MLB wet food is 40% water so giving some wet food would be a good idea. >>>> My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is >>>> advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > cold water which she really liked. We have kept this up every night since > then. I think she feels it is her special time. Good luck. MLB > My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is > advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really drink [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Tnx > Gee Try giving (special) canned food instead of dry food (if he eats that). It contains lots of water. Marcel > much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting used > to, how else do you give your cats water? Feed wet food only and stop feeding dry food.  SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > > much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting used > > to, how else do you give your cats water? > > Feed wet food only and stop feeding dry food. Im not giving him the regular dry food, he is now getting what the vet prescribed: Waltham "Royal canine" Feline Urinary LP34, specifically designed to destroy the crystals. > Im not giving him the regular dry food, he is now getting what the vet > prescribed: Waltham "Royal canine" Feline Urinary LP34, specifically > designed to destroy the crystals. There's a wet food alternative, feed that one instead. Dry food is the last thing you want to be feeding a cat with crystals in the urine. SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com Does your tap water taste ok? Maybe he will drink bottled water or filtered water. > My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is > advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really drink [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Tnx > Gee > Does your tap water taste ok? Maybe he will drink bottled water or filtered > water. Well I'm guessing yes, but you never know with cats :) I will try both your suggestions thanks. please let us know if it works. > > Does your tap water taste ok? Maybe he will drink bottled water or > filtered > > water. > > Well I'm guessing yes, but you never know with cats :) I will try both your > suggestions thanks. >please let us know if it works. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >your >> suggestions thanks. I'd try rain water - put a dish ouitside so it fills up when in rains - I bet he'll go for that! If you have a pond in the garden, try pond water. My Indy likes rain water. It is a special treat for him. > >please let us know if it works. > > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > - I bet he'll go for that! If you have a pond in the garden, try pond > water. > My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is > advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really drink [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Any ideas pls. He MUST have more water, or this might escalate to > obstruction or bladder stones :( I wonder if more exercise time in your harness/leash arrangement might help? Being able to urinate without having to go to the litter box might be a factor. I ran across an old post from someone who said her cats kept their urine dilute because she encouraged them to spend time outdoors spraying, so they drank more water. :) Margaret You might try one of the water fountains. I have two of the drinkwell fountains and my crew and foster cats love them. Joe www.isleofavaloncathaven.com >> My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is >> advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Margaret |
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