Cat Is Too Spoiled, He Only Drinks Water From The Faucet

The owner can't make the cat drink from his water bowl

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• Published in Animals
• December 16, 2021

We love spoiling our cats, but at times, giving in to their wants creates minor inconveniences at home. This is what happened to user SeverinSeverem, a Reddit user who shared that her cat only drinks water from the faucet.

Generally speaking, cats don't drink much water. They originated from desert-dwelling creatures and were able to evolve into animals that don't need much water.

PetWebMD says: "Your cat needs a daily amount of about 3.5 to 4.5 ounces of water per 5 pounds of their body weight. For instance, if you have a 10-pound cat, they should be drinking between 7 to 9 ounces of water daily. If the cat eats wet food often, you may notice that it doesn't drink as much water."

Cats are carnivores, so they get moisture from the food they eat and meat is frequently enough to supply them with water. Normally, the thirst felt by cats is lower than other creatures but since we, humans, feed them dry food, it changes things for cats.

So it's no wonder why cats at home have to drink water from their bowl, and in the redditor's case, from the faucet. It may be fun to look at them drinking from the sink the first few times, but it can get annoying when you're preparing food, and they suddenly jump for some water.

Luckily there are some ways to refocus a cat's attention when it comes to drinking water. The internet has some tips to offer.

Even other redditors have shared ways for getting their cat to stop drinking from the faucet. So if you have the same problem, just take a look at their responses.

This problem is indeed challenging!

The cat even gets aggressive to make his owner fulfill his thirst.

Very spoiled indeed. But think about it. All cats have their own way of being spoiled!

The cat who only drinks from the faucet.

The top comment is a very useful tip. Don't put the water bowl near your cat's food.

Others have picky cats too!

No matter what our cats do, we will always love them.

A solution for the worst-case scenario.

The original poster truly isn't alone in the ordeal.

Agreed.

Gerbil bottles could work too, apparently.

This is indeed concerning.

Luckily, this owner had a solution for the chaos demon.

It's even worse when you have 5 cats with the same problem. There is always a solution, of course!

Nope, you are not alone.

This cat loves cold water.

For this cat, wet food is the way to go.

Cat being an ass.

Sadly, life doesn't bring the best of anything. Cats included.

More cats are driving their owners nuts with their drinking preferences.

More cats who only drink from the faucet!

Condescending cat

Sadly, fountains don't work for others. These smart felines know the difference.

Worth a try.

It's quite challenging to have a spoiled cat in the middle of a power crisis.

More tips for the cat who only drinks from the sink.

Cats actually prefer running water to still water.

There are many reasons why cats would rather drink from the faucet. The most common reason is that they can see the water well when it's flowing.

We also know for a fact that cats are cautious creatures. They do feel uneasy when they drink from a bowl, thinking they could be attacked anytime.

Cats are, in a way, the same as us humans. They evolved into beings that are weary of standing water, which is potentially stagnant and full of bacteria.

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