May I offer a tip in the warm weather.

Kazz · 18-07-2006, 05:46 PM

As most of you know the weather is slightly warm at the moment and most cats aren't keen on this heat.

This is something I've found useful over the years. To wet/tinned cat food add a couple of tablespoons of water to their food, I take it usually from their own water bowl then change the water bowl water

But cold water (not ice cold) and mix it in, it ensures your cat gets that added little bit of water which can make all the difference in this weather

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Just an idea, that may help especially the vunerable and lively.

Karen

EmmaG · 18-07-2006, 05:48 PM

Thats a good idea Karen, Also I feed my cats the whiskers cat milk (only on occasions) but I give them some everyday in this weather, I figured it would help with keeping them hydrated.

Kazz · 18-07-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EmmaG

Thats a good idea Karen, Also I feed my cats the whiskers cat milk (only on occasions) but I give them some everyday in this weather, I figured it would help with keeping them hydrated.

See my Cleo can't tolerate milk even the cat milk thats why I started doing this in the warm weather; and when Oz was poorly I kept did it permentantly. Makes sure they get enough fluid.

Fran · 18-07-2006, 06:19 PM

Very good advice Kazz!

Mags · 18-07-2006, 06:35 PM

What a good idea Kazz....thanks for the tip!

dinahsmum · 18-07-2006, 07:09 PM

Good tip!
Must say I'm pleased I got the 'cat fountain' - it's been a boon.

Donna · 18-07-2006, 07:11 PM

Good idea Kazz.

My Chloe has her own ideas of keeping hydrated - I had got in from work and was going to sit outside to relax for half an hour. Made a big glass of water with lots of ice in it. Placed it on the patio next to my swing chair..

Did some watering of the garden with a watering can (no hosepipes here) and I turned round to see Chloe drinking MY iced drink from MY glass.

The cheek of it....

but I didnt stop her!!

Donna · 18-07-2006, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dinahsmum

Good tip!
Must say I'm pleased I got the 'cat fountain' - it's been a boon.

Does the cat fountain take the "taste" of tap water away?? Does it keep the water cold?

dinahsmum · 18-07-2006, 07:18 PM

It has a filter, so i think it would remove a lot of the chemicals. We have a filter system for the house (otherwise the taps just spew out 100% chalk), so our water isn't too bad. You could always boil and cool the water you put in the fountain - or treat your cats to bottled water?
The water constantly moves and a trickle flows down a ramp into the main bowl - so it remains cool by evaporation. Some cats like to lap the tiny stream, some prefer to drink from the bowl.

dandysmom · 18-07-2006, 08:27 PM

Leia has never been a big water drinker in any weather, the only time I ever see her drink is a little bit after breakfast. She gets moist food twice a day and a small amount of dry at lunch, tea time & before bedtime. Doesn't adding water to the moist food make the gravy kind of runny? They don't mind that? Maybe I shoud try it...

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