Samantha Puppy
03-10-2005, 05:49 PM
Okay, for the last few days I've come home to find the water bowl either almost empty or completely so - the dog and cats all share one because the cats refused to drink out of their own when I put one down.
Anyway, I was wondering who was polishing off so much water and beginning to worry but tonight I figured out how and why the water was disappearing. Kirin has been putting his paws in it and splashing it all over the place but he usually has been doing it at night or while my husband and I are at work so Samantha has either licked up what was spilt or it evaporated.
I keep the litter box as clean as possible but I'm still worried about what remains on their feet and then Kirin sticking those feet into the water that they all drink. Is this dangerous for them to drink (I have to sleep and work, I can't stand guard 24/7) and even if it isn't, HOW can I get him to stop it before it becomes a habit? I thought of using the old "rub his face in it" trick but that seems a little harsh to me.
Any help would be appreciated - this is a new one to me.
Anyway, I was wondering who was polishing off so much water and beginning to worry but tonight I figured out how and why the water was disappearing. Kirin has been putting his paws in it and splashing it all over the place but he usually has been doing it at night or while my husband and I are at work so Samantha has either licked up what was spilt or it evaporated.
I keep the litter box as clean as possible but I'm still worried about what remains on their feet and then Kirin sticking those feet into the water that they all drink. Is this dangerous for them to drink (I have to sleep and work, I can't stand guard 24/7) and even if it isn't, HOW can I get him to stop it before it becomes a habit? I thought of using the old "rub his face in it" trick but that seems a little harsh to me.
Any help would be appreciated - this is a new one to me.