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Petbarn发的这篇周报是解释为什么猫不喝本人盆里的水，然而喝别之处的水。假如你家猫真的甚么都不喝，视察几往后就去病院看看，看你的猫是不是脱水就用手把后脖颈子那块捏起来，疾速弹回去就没事。
Fresh water
Your cat may be looking for fresh, clean, aerated water. And yes, as far as it’s concerned, even toilet water fits that bill. By comparison, the water in your cat’s bowl may have been sitting around for longer than your would like, becoming stale and accumulating a film of hair, dust and other particles.
Water temperature
Your cat may seek out other water sources because it doesn’t like room temperature water. A cat that joins you in the shower or drinks leftover bathwater might prefer its water warm, whereas one that licks condensation off the windows or drinks straight from the tap might like it cool.
Bowl shape and size
Your cat may be avoiding its water bowl because it finds drinking from it uncomfortable. Some cats won’t drink from deep or narrow bowls because they don’t like their sensitive whiskers rubbing up against the sides.
Taste
The water in your cat’s bowl may taste different depending on the material it’s made from. Just like many humans have a preference for drinking from a glass or aluminium can, your pet may prefer ceramic or stainless steel. If it’s flavour your cat is looking for, you might find its head in the ceramic toilet bowl or bathtub.
What you can do:
Change your pet’s water frequently and rinse the bowl thoroughly each time.
Try water bowls of different shapes, sizes and materials to see what your cat prefers.
Place plenty of water bowls around the house.
If your cat seems to like fresh or running water sources a pet water fountain is a good solution.
Alternatively, if your cat enjoys the taste of Tropiclean or Aquadent then that will help maintain its oral hygiene.
If your pet’s drinking habits change all of a sudden, it could be a sign of illness. See your local Greencross Vets for advice.
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