The cat is quiet, it must be acting like a monster.

Every time you are surrounded by this sixth sense, before going to find the master, it is recommended to hold the quick-acting Jiuxin Pill in your hand. You may have experienced the following moments.

▽I ​​turned around and found that the cat was having sex with the fish in the fish tank. After noticing your gaze, he pretended to lick his paws as if nothing had happened.

▽As soon as you enter the balcony, you find the cat sniffing and grabbing water from the green plants. He raises his head and glances at you, who is frowning, and then continues to drink water immersed in it.

▽When you open the bathroom door, you find that the entire cat’s head is stuck into the toilet. Faced with the pursuit of you who is screaming and barking, you don’t forget to take another sip before escaping.

Why do cats like to drink dirty water so much?

First of all, we can follow the international standard - the master can never be wrong, and do a simple elimination method. Excluding the cause of the cat itself, then the water must have acted first!

Q1 How did dirty water “seduce” the master?

■ Flower pot water

The water in the plant pot is mixed with the smell of grass and fungi, and the master’s nose is so sensitive. Isn’t this an intentional temptation?!

■ Fish tank water

The fish in the fish tank is enough to make the cat unable to hold back. When fishing for fish, the cat's claws will inevitably catch the fish in vain. At this time, the master's mental activity is as follows: No, I can't let the two-legged beasts think that I am a waste, just think that I am fishing for water. Just like that, the master began to drink the water in the fish tank with peace of mind.

■ Rain and puddle water

Some owners will prefer rainwater or puddle water. The former has a fresh smell, and nature lovers among cats cannot resist the attraction of this smell;

And I like the latter simply because it reflects my own appearance. A master who is overly curious and has little knowledge will often go up and take a few licks.

■ Toilet water

Most cats can’t help but try to drink water from the toilet. It was because of the sound of water flowing in and out that the owner mistakenly thought it was a source of clean running water. You know, their hearing is very sensitive.

Q2 Where is the dirty water?

Although the water in plant pots is used for greening, it is carried through the soilThere are a lot of parasites and worms coming out. When the plant itself is toxic to cats, it is even more important to take away the owner who is testing on the edge of danger in time.

The water in the fish tank actually has a relatively low risk factor. There are no known diseases that can be transmitted from aquarium fish to cats, and the water is relatively pure. It’s just that you may suffocate due to some of the decorations in the fish tank. How can you not get wet if you often walk around the tank?

In addition, please also consider the pressure on the fish! Stick the double-sided tape that cats hate most around the fish tank to protect the lives of both parties!

Rain itself is not very dangerous to cats. If your master truly loves nature, you should let him dream about it occasionally.

But the danger factor of puddles is so high that a red light needs to be turned on. The number of bacteria, viruses, parasites and other microorganisms carried by the water in the puddles is high enough that an unsophisticated cat can experience first aid at the same time. If you don’t want to follow along and experience it, be sure to watch your master!

Think about the things in the toilet (don’t think about it if you are eating). Even if the mysterious objects containing various bacteria have been washed away, they are not completely residue-free.

In addition, commonly used cleaning agents are also poisonous to them. Closing the bathroom door is crucial to protecting kittens who are inexperienced in the world and protecting our hearts.

The water criticizing meeting is over. As shit shoveling officials, we need to reflect on our own problems - is it that we have not provided adequate services?

Q3 Why doesn’t the master like to drink the water we offer?

Correspond to the following possibilities one by one, and you will be able to find where the problem lies.

■ Water quality

Some owners are born with an innate resistance to tap water. Although tap water is clean, purified tap water often contains chlorine odor residue, and the smell of this chemical is offensive to them. If your owner cannot accept it, try switching to water with better quality for feeding.

■ Water temperature

When feeding water in different seasons, the water temperature must be taken into consideration. Please take your status seriously and serve your master as you would a master. Details determine success or failure!

■ Water volume

Try to keep the same amount of water. Too much water will make the owner unable to help but stretch out his paws to test the amount of water. After this test, it will dislike the water being polluted and lose interest. (?Who is going?tentative)

■Whether the water is changed in time

Leaving the water for too long will make the owner lose interest in drinking. Especially in the hot summer, remember to change the water frequently!

■ The size and height of the water bowl

If the water bowl is not big enough, the cat’s whiskers will touch the edge of the bowl. If they are nervous about drinking water, they would rather not drink water. Therefore, while you eat a large bowl of wide noodles, you must also let your master drink from a large bowl of water.

■ Where to place the water bowl

If the water bowl is placed too low, it will make it more difficult for the master to drink water. If it is too high, I think you just want the master to knock over the water bowl and take a bath on the floor of the house, right? It is too close to the master’s food and bed. The water bowl will also inhibit their desire to drink water. Moreover, a water bowl placed in a blind corner will make them feel insecure because they will have nowhere to escape once danger comes. Try to avoid placing water bowls in these areas.

Q4 How can I satisfy my master to drink living water?

Cats’ obsession with living water begins with their ancestors.

Before cats were domesticated, they also figured out their own set of survival rules. After many practices, we learned that the quality of living water is relatively good, and the body will have little or no reaction after drinking it. Therefore, cats’ desire for living water is partly instinctive. Instinct tells cats that water is not always trustworthy. Feral cats generally meet their water needs from streams or similar sources.

Next, we need to consider the cat’s physiological reasons. Although cats have excellent night vision, their ability to distinguish colors is slightly poor, which is not enough for them to accurately identify whether the water has deteriorated or not, nor can they capture bacteria and other microorganisms contained in the water. As long as the dirty water doesn't have an offensive smell, they will try to drink it.

If you want to induce the master to develop the habit of drinking living water, the easiest way is to turn on the faucet. If they can accept it. Tap water is always much cleaner than dirty water. When you turn on the faucet, or fail to tighten the faucet and the water drips continuously, you will find that the cat is interested in this situation. They will stare at the faucet, stretch out their paws to grab water, and even open their mouths to drink water. In this case, your goal will be achieved more easily.

If the owner cannot accept the chemical smell of tap water, many cat drinking fountains, fountains and other running water devices on the market can also attract the owner's attention.

The amount of water a cat needs every day and prediction of dehydration

Veterinarians believe that the optimal daily water volume for cats is around 250ml. But it doesn’t all need to come fromDrinking water, sometimes cats' food is moist, they can also get a lot of water from it.

It's difficult to tell whether your cat is drinking enough water, but be sure to watch for signs of dehydration.

■Sunken eyes.

■ Elevated heart rate

■Reluctant to move

■ Drowsiness and depression.

■ Dry mouth and glue.

■ Panting

■Loss of interest in food.

■ Reduced skin elasticity

All in all, the best way to prevent your master from drinking dirty water is to let them drink enough pure water. And to make them willing to drink water, the shit shoveling officers need to put more thought into it.