Why Do Cats Like to Drink Tap Water?

10.05.2023 20:21

Many cats, as we know, simply love to drink tap water.

A cat will always prefer tap water to water from a bowl, even bottled water.

We'll tell you whether it's possible to wean your pet off this habit.

Why Cats Are Attracted to Tap Water

Our whiskered pets' love for tap water is due to instincts: running water seems cleaner to cats.

It won't be possible to break a cat of this habit; he will still climb to the tap.

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If you are willing to spend the money, buy a drinking fountain, if not, pour water into a large bowl.

Cats prefer to drink stagnant water from large containers.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor