Nano - Won't Drink Any Water Suggestions & Prays!

[Randi]

I'm not going to suggest Clam juice but mixing in some water with his various wet foods is a good idea. Also, try to put his water in different places. He may feel safer in some areas.

I hope you'll get him to drink on his own. When the vet checked him, was his numbers fine?

Sending kisses to Nano and hugs to you. Thanks for all you do!

[Anikaca77]

We actually didn't do any blood work at that time because we were more concerned about getting his hydration back but I suppose we should have at that time but we didn't. We are probably going to have to take him to a vet if he doesn't start drinking on his own soon.

I'm not going to suggest Clam juice but mixing in some water with his various wet foods is a good idea. Also, try to put his water in different places. He may feel safer in some areas.

I hope you'll get him to drink on his own. When the vet checked him, was his numbers fine?

Sending kisses to Nano and hugs to you. Thanks for all you do!

[redbird]

I hope Nano will start drinking his water soon and I hope he is a healthy kitty. If things don't change, just bring him back to the vet as you mentioned. Sending many good vibes for your Nano.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

cats like well-aerated water. Try a big bowl with an aquarium pump in it or a pet fountain. That's why a lot of them drink from the toilet or faucet, every flush or rinse is like a fresh bowl.

[Karen]

I will echo - flavoring the water with tuna, chicken or something enticing may help!

[katladyd]

My Siamese boy, Ming, was never a big drinker and used to get blockages from time to time. He is now on meds, but the vet suggested getting a fountain and see if that got him to drink Yep, sure did. He is now at the fountain at least three times per day. Try that. All of my cats love the fountain! Kimba, my youngest, also likes to drink from the faucet. He likes his water "on tap", so I leave a slight trickle of water coming out from the bathroom faucet for him. Cats have their peculiarities all right.

[Freedom]

Cats in the wild rarely drink water from a stream - they rely on their prey for their fluid intake.

Feeding canned is a good start. But maybe a high quality food rather than a grocery store quality. If you can get some Halo canned cat food, that is a good one.

I haven't tried adding flavoring to my cats' food bowls. I do to my dogs all the time, they get chicken broth - low sodium, fat free, of course! LOL

He is hiding under a bed - does he have what he needs in that room? Food bowl, water bowl and litter box? Be sure the litter box is at least 10 feet from the food and water dishes. Is the door open? Maybe close it so he feels safe in the new environment and will come out and eat / drink at a relaxed pace. Make a routine of going in at set times, so he knows that between those times he will not be disturbed and can relax. Stress not only will dry him out, it will prevent him taking in what he needs. Just a few thoughts.

Good luck!