The water is a good idea but even before this happened she did not drink much..Now how to get her to drink water?
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The water is a good idea but even before this happened she did not drink much..Now how to get her to drink water?
Mayor
When I have an ear infection, I don't eat much. I would flavor the water with some tuna juice or chicken broth to get her to drink some. Yes, the gingivitis can make her gums hurt, so she'd avoid eating. Hope she feels better soon!
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Grumpy Gussie
Cats are weird about drinking water from a bowl. I have a fountain that is a lot of trouble but they really drink the water. Before that, mine would drink from a sink or shower where the water may not be the freshest throughout the day, especially if it's time to clean. If you can restrict her access to alternative water sources, she will drink from the bowl.
Cats that eat wet food do not need as much water as the dry eaters.
It also depends on the cat. Sam drinks way more water than Spunks.
The gum issue will unlikely go away. Address this issue and she will feel better. Try to stay on top of it, since the critters do not let you know something is wrong until it is bad.
Good luck.
Anne
Meowmie to Lucy Lou and Barney, and Aunt to Timmy (RIP)
Former kitties now in foster care: Nellie aka Eleanor van Fluffytail (at a Cat Cafe), Lady Jane Grey, Bob the Bobtail, and Callie. Kimi has been adopted into another family that understands Siamese. HRH Oliver Woodrow von Katz is in a Sanctuary.
I'm Homeless, but with resources, and learning to live again.
RIP Timmy (nephew kitty) May 17, 2018, Mr. Spunky (May 10, 2017), Samwise (Dec 2, 2014), Emily (Oct 8, 2013), Rose (Sept 24, 2001), Maggie (Fall 2003)
And Kimba makes three
My cats are fussy about their water,also. I bought a very expensive fountain and they want nothing to do with it. They would not drink (over 24 hours) until I put their water bowls back down. One of them needs to drink often, he has blockages, so I had to put the water bowls back down. They are a mystery, aren't they? Anyone want to buy a cat water fountain...cheap?
Proud to be a crazy cat lady!
And Kimba makes three
I spoke too soon. Both of my boys have started drinking from the fountain and love that water the best! Cats, go figure.
Proud to be a crazy cat lady!
Grumpy Gussie
Sometimes I think they are practicing reverse psychology with us. They're interested but do not want us to know that.Originally Posted by katladyd
I spoke too soon. Both of my boys have started drinking from the fountain and love that water the best! Cats, go figure.
Anne
Meowmie to Lucy Lou and Barney, and Aunt to Timmy (RIP)
Former kitties now in foster care: Nellie aka Eleanor van Fluffytail (at a Cat Cafe), Lady Jane Grey, Bob the Bobtail, and Callie. Kimi has been adopted into another family that understands Siamese. HRH Oliver Woodrow von Katz is in a Sanctuary.
I'm Homeless, but with resources, and learning to live again.
RIP Timmy (nephew kitty) May 17, 2018, Mr. Spunky (May 10, 2017), Samwise (Dec 2, 2014), Emily (Oct 8, 2013), Rose (Sept 24, 2001), Maggie (Fall 2003)
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She was on an appetite stimulant...We did find she had 6 bad teeth...I HOPE this was or is the answer with grooming and the weight...
Retired
My cats LOVE their Drinkwell fountain! Fresh, filtered water all the time. I only wish they'd make it in stainless steel. Plastic harbors germs and can cause kitty acne. I completely wash it once a week in hot water which helps.
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And Kimba makes three
I tell ya, after having a fountain, I will never go back to water dishes.
Proud to be a crazy cat lady!
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She had 6 teeth extracted we shall see what happens now.
Retired
If gingivitis is an issue, I think warm water in the dry food will soften it up enough for her. It's also good for her if she doesn't drink alot of water. Nutrical is a good appetite stimulant.
The bloodwork coming back normal tells me that it might, in fact, be a gum/tooth problem.
Please keep us posted.
Rest In Peace Casey (Bubba Dude) Your paw print will remain on my heart forever.
Mollie Rose, you were there for me through good times and in bad, from the beginning.Your passing will leave a hole in my heart.We will be together "One Fine Day".
MooShoo,you left me too soon.I wasn't ready.Know that you were my soulmate and have left me broken hearted.I loved you like no other. 1999 - 2010
Maya Linn, my heart is broken. The day your beautiful blue eyes went blind was the worst day of my life.I only wish I could've done something.I'll miss your "premium" purr and our little "conversations". 1997-2013 See you again "ONE FINE DAY"
DO NOT BUY WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS DIE!!
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You could try vitamins. Omega Caps (I order them from healthypets.com) is a fish oil blend that I just puncture the capsule and squirt into Smudge's canned food. He likes the taste.
A good brand of tuna for cats is Solid Gold. It's got all the extras that a cat needs when eating tuna, which can otherwise strip out a lot of essential nutrients from a cat's system. It's in a purple can with white stars.
Love, Columbine
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