Drinking out of the bathroom faucet *Update 8/9*

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm wondering if there is a connection to her anemia and if she is seeking out 'iron'. Maybe from minerals in the water itself or from the faucet metal? It could be the combination of the water coming right from the tap that smells more like iron than when it's sitting in her bowl or in the gerbil water dispenser. I've heard of cats licking certain things when they are depleted of something in their bodies and maybe this is what it's about. This may not help one bit but you could try and find an iron cooking pot or pan and fill it with the tap water and place it near her.

If that doesn't work, could you create a ramp up to the sink? It might not be as challenging as a step ladder for her as long as it's not too steep.

Praying that Puddy begins to get better.

[Medusa]

I'm wondering if there is a connection to her anemia and if she is seeking out 'iron'. Maybe from minerals in the water itself or from the faucet metal? It could be the combination of the water coming right from the tap that smells more like iron than when it's sitting in her bowl or in the gerbil water dispenser. I've heard of cats licking certain things when they are depleted of something in their bodies and maybe this is what it's about. This may not help one bit but you could try and find an iron cooking pot or pan and fill it with the tap water and place it near her.

If that doesn't work, could you create a ramp up to the sink? It might not be as challenging as a step ladder for her as long as it's not too steep.

Praying that Puddy begins to get better.

She got an iron shot when she was at the vet's a week ago and Dr. Lee said to give her one every 3 weeks. He's of the opinion that iron supplements are a waste of time, so I figure the shots should do the trick for her.

I'm going to go to the pet store and see if they have those carpeted steps that I see advertised on TV. She's just not sure-footed any more and she has no confidence in herself to jump up at all plus I think the anemia has weakened her so that she just doesn't have the energy but maybe the steps will help.

[Medusa]

Just got home from Pet Supplies Plus; put the steps in the bathroom and put her on them. She was kinda shaky but she went up the steps and into the sink. Let's hope she can do it tonight when it really counts.

[mamaducky]

Mary, no matter what else is going on in your life, you sure do have a clean bathroom! I enjoyed the picture of Her Royal Puddy-ness at your (her) sink.

I hope Puddy figures out either the new fountain, the new stairs, or both really soon; you definitely deserve a break!

Hope you have a restful weekend!

Hugs,
Diana

[Medusa]

Mary, no matter what else is going on in your life, you sure do have a clean bathroom! I enjoyed the picture of Her Royal Puddy-ness at your (her) sink.

I hope Puddy figures out either the new fountain, the new stairs, or both really soon; you definitely deserve a break!

Hope you have a restful weekend!

Hugs,
Diana

Well, it's just the Fur Posse and I so I really have no excuse for a dirty bathroom. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Pudwah will use the steps to the faucet. My house definitely is looking like a crazy cat lady lives here. Steps that lead to the sink, table fountains on the floor, iron skillets in the bedroom, good grief! Ah well, she's worth it; all my Fur Posse are. (I wouldn't do half as much for a man, except for my son. LOL) As for the restful weekend, HA! I'm going to watch the Olympics tonight and maybe catch some shut-eye on the sofa. Boy, I really live on the edge, don't I?

[Emeraldgreen]

LOL! Too funny!

I'm glad you are giving the crazy iron skillet idea a try though. I wasn't really thinking of it helping her add iron to her system but that it might help her drink somewhere other than the sink if she is possibly interested in the minerals.

I'm picturing your set up with the ramp and the gerbil thing and the skillet and while it is funny, it sure does show how much you love that girl!

[shais_mom]

Kylie does this as well tho I think that she does drink when I am gone from the bowl.
I just let her do it- she doesn't seem to bother me for it at night either. Just when I'm in the bathroom.
She doesn't have CRF altho that's never far from my mind the older she gets. Puddy is gorgeous. Gentle scritches from me.