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

**Anikaca77** · 11-28-2011, 10:18 AM

Nano came to us from a shelter that was going to euthanize him. Nano is 6 years old and he was combo tested negative. He came to us very thin, you could feel his ribs and his back bone. He has been with us for about a week now and all he was doing was hiding under our bed and we'd check on him and I even saw him come out so I figured he was getting enough water and I put food under the bed for him. On Friday we decided to pull him out and check him over just to see if he's put on any weight...sadly he must not have been coming out for water and he was very dehydrated, we felt so terrible about this and immediately got a vet appt. for Friday and got him in. They gave him Sub Q fluids..which we had to do at home as well and that was scary to do the first couple times. Now his scruff goes back down like it should but he isn't drinking any water.

We are scared that maybe he was sick to begin with but we are trying to get him to take in water. I've been giving him any canned food he wants, he seems to like Friskes the best so I've been mixing in some water with that but other than that he isn't drinking. He doesn't have rabies either.

Any tips on how to get him to drink water??

I don't want to force water but if I have to I will but I'd like him to start drinking on his own.

**moosmom** · 11-28-2011, 11:14 AM

Try putting water into his canned food. That's what I do. If worse comes to worse, squirt a couple of syringes full into him. Also, try tuna juice.

**Randi** · 11-28-2011, 11:39 AM

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** · 11-28-2011, 11:41 AM

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.

Originally Posted by 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!

**redbird** · 11-28-2011, 11:44 AM

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** · 11-28-2011, 12:32 PM

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.

**Anikaca77** · 11-28-2011, 11:39 AM

I've been adding some water to his canned food but I still don't think that would be enough. We will try tuna water again and see if that works but he didn't like that before but we can try it again.