Diego did better this pee test. Less crystals, but super concentrated. He needs to drink more water. Wondered if anyone has any suggestions. I have 2 water bowls out and one water fountain available now.
Diego did better this pee test. Less crystals, but super concentrated. He needs to drink more water. Wondered if anyone has any suggestions. I have 2 water bowls out and one water fountain available now.
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Cats like their water bowls separated from their food bowls. So, I would do that, to start. Cats like large bowls of water, filled very high. They don't like to dip their faces into a bowl to drink. I would get another fountain, and put it in an open and safe place. I would leave the tub to drip, and the faucet, too. I would add water to his wet food in the am and pm, so that he ends up drinking more while he is eating...
Diego, I am glad you did better on your test! That is very good news! Please drink more water so your urine is more dilute, please please.
I'm with Cataholic- put a little water on his wet food so he takes it in while eating.
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Wet food is the best route, I think. I tried fountains, they are now collecting dust in the cellar. The expensive - not just the electric, but the constant changing of the filters - and the cats really didn't use them all that much. In the wild, cats seldom drink - they get the fluids they need from their prey.
Canned food, and also use broth over the kibble. I buy the low sodium broth, don't want to start a new issue. On the other hand, I figure the small amount of sodium makes the cat thirsty so he drinks more. You can really drive yourself bonkers with this, ha haaa. I also buy canned sardines in water, oh my the cats LOVE that! I don't put that over the kibble, I put it on a separate plate. They lick it dry! (No, it is not the dogs, I have the plate where the dogs can't reach).
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Yup - bribery - a little smelly tuna juice added will sometimes do the trick ...
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I use a cat-it fountain. It has a bigger filter and is much easier to clean. Mine do get gravy from cooked meat and some real meat. Lots of wet food, but free feed on dry food.
I haven't tried the tuna water yet as an enticement.
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If you feed him canned food, add a little water to it. That's what I do for Bartie. I also have two fountains, a Drinkwell and another generic ceramic fountain. My cats love drinking from both of them.
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