Paw dunker in the water bowl

[Edwina's Secretary]

Do the other cats mind? Cats tend to like water that id different from what you and I might like. Puddles, etc. seem very attractive to my cats so I'm not sure a little fuzz would bother them.

[prechrswife]

Saphirah does this, too. The other two don't seem to mind. Of course, when she is done, she flicks her paw to get the rest of the water off and slings it everywhere.

[Lizzie]

I hadn't thought of it that way, but you are right. For years, whenever I've seen that anthing is on the water one of the bowls, I whip it away and refresh. I guess I'm putting my preferences onto them and they don't need me to be that fussy. Good, I can save money by not buying a water fountain - though I know cats like them.

[catmandu]

I Have Never Seen Paw Punking Here,but Im Sure Taht It Does Happen.
I Think That If You Change The Water Often Enough Then There Will Be No Trouble.

[jenluckenbach]

Not only does foster DaVinci dunk his paw in the water but he paddles in it and makes a bloody mess. I have to put something UNDER his bowls now just to keep the floor dry.

[catnapper]

We have the occasional water dipper here. but they prefer to drink from my iced tea glass... many glasses of tea have been dumped down the drain after they dumped their paws into my tea!

A fountain is a great idea, but you don't need to run out immediately and get one. When they're on sale or you have a few spare dollars... but don't feel guilty if you forgo it for the moment.