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Gee

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 5:03 am Post subject: How to make cat drink more water? Archived from groups: alt>pets>cats (more info?)

My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really drink much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting used to, how else do you give your cats water? 1.Bath/sink taps open 2.water dish 3.water in dry food 4.??????? Any ideas pls. He MUST have more water, or this might escalate to obstruction or bladder stones :( Tnx Gee >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 5:07 am Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Gee" <Gee.TakeThisOut@canttellya.com> wrote in message news:uY7xd.28$Yr6.1@newsfe6-gui.ntli.net... > My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is > advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really drink > much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting used > to, how else do you give your cats water? > > 1.Bath/sink taps open > 2.water dish > 3.water in dry food > 4.??????? > > > Any ideas pls. He MUST have more water, or this might escalate to > obstruction or bladder stones :( > > Tnx > Gee > Hi, My little kitten doesn't seem to drink from his dish, so I fill a little cup with water, and leave it on the kitchen table. Seems to work pretty well. HTH Justin >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 5:07 am Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Justin" <leejustice2.DeleteThis@hotmail.dotcom> wrote in message news:r08xd.991$Y8.844@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com... > > "Gee" <Gee.DeleteThis@canttellya.com> wrote in message > news:uY7xd.28$Yr6.1@newsfe6-gui.ntli.net... >> My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is >> advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really >> drink >> much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting >> used >> to, how else do you give your cats water? >> >> 1.Bath/sink taps open >> 2.water dish >> 3.water in dry food >> 4.??????? >> >> >> Any ideas pls. He MUST have more water, or this might escalate to >> obstruction or bladder stones :( >> >> Tnx >> Gee >> > Hi, > > My little kitten doesn't seem to drink from his dish, so I fill a little > cup with water, and leave it on the kitchen table. > > Seems to work pretty well. > > HTH > > Justin That's a good idea Justin. This didn't occur to me when I responded to the op in another ng suggesting switching from a dry diet to a wet one. You've just reminded me that the location of the water source can be a factor. Though I have never had a problem with crystals as I feed mostly canned, my cat will not drink from a water source located near her food. It was the same with my previous cat. As it turned out, the most agreeable place for the water bowl was/is just outside the bathroom door, up on the second floor, well away from the food. Judy >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

Marcel

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Gee" <Gee.RemoveThis@canttellya.com> wrote in message news:uY7xd.28$Yr6.1@newsfe6-gui.ntli.net... > My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is > advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really drink > much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting used > to, how else do you give your cats water? > > 1.Bath/sink taps open > 2.water dish > 3.water in dry food > 4.??????? > > > Any ideas pls. He MUST have more water, or this might escalate to > obstruction or bladder stones :( > > Tnx > Gee > > Try giving (special) canned food instead of dry food (if he eats that). It contains lots of water. Marcel >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

Victor Martinez

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Gee wrote: > much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting used > to, how else do you give your cats water? Feed wet food only and stop feeding dry food. -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce.RemoveThis@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER.RemoveThis@BOXaustin.rr.com >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 4:14 pm Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Victor Martinez" <me.TakeThisOut@nospam.com> wrote in message news:41C5A439.50105@nospam.com... > Gee wrote: > > much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting used > > to, how else do you give your cats water? > > Feed wet food only and stop feeding dry food. Im not giving him the regular dry food, he is now getting what the vet prescribed: Waltham "Royal canine" Feline Urinary LP34, specifically designed to destroy the crystals. >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Gee wrote: > Im not giving him the regular dry food, he is now getting what the vet > prescribed: Waltham "Royal canine" Feline Urinary LP34, specifically > designed to destroy the crystals. There's a wet food alternative, feed that one instead. Dry food is the last thing you want to be feeding a cat with crystals in the urine. -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce.DeleteThis@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER.DeleteThis@BOXaustin.rr.com >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

Scott Buchanan

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2004 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Does your tap water taste ok? Maybe he will drink bottled water or filtered water. "Gee" <Gee RemoveThis @canttellya.com> wrote in message news:uY7xd.28$Yr6.1@newsfe6-gui.ntli.net... > My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is > advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really drink > much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting used > to, how else do you give your cats water? > > 1.Bath/sink taps open > 2.water dish > 3.water in dry food > 4.??????? > > > Any ideas pls. He MUST have more water, or this might escalate to > obstruction or bladder stones :( > > Tnx > Gee > > >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2004 1:28 pm Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Scott Buchanan" <t120rv.DeleteThis@pacifier.com> wrote in message news:10shqhaodrm9q00@corp.supernews.com... > Does your tap water taste ok? Maybe he will drink bottled water or filtered > water. Well I'm guessing yes, but you never know with cats :) I will try both your suggestions thanks. >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

Scott Buchanan

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2004 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

please let us know if it works. "Gee" <Gee RemoveThis @canttellya.com> wrote in message news:6Eeyd.506$_j7.208@newsfe2-win.ntli.net... > > "Scott Buchanan" <t120rv RemoveThis @pacifier.com> wrote in message > news:10shqhaodrm9q00@corp.supernews.com... > > Does your tap water taste ok? Maybe he will drink bottled water or > filtered > > water. > > Well I'm guessing yes, but you never know with cats :) I will try both your > suggestions thanks. > > >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

Georges

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2004 10:08 am Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 17:46:11 -0800, "Scott Buchanan" <t120rv RemoveThis @pacifier.com> wrote: >please let us know if it works. > > >"Gee" <Gee RemoveThis @canttellya.com> wrote in message >news:6Eeyd.506$_j7.208@newsfe2-win.ntli.net... >> >> "Scott Buchanan" <t120rv RemoveThis @pacifier.com> wrote in message >> news:10shqhaodrm9q00@corp.supernews.com... >> > Does your tap water taste ok? Maybe he will drink bottled water or >> filtered >> > water. >> >> Well I'm guessing yes, but you never know with cats :) I will try both >your >> suggestions thanks. >> >> > I'd try rain water - put a dish ouitside so it fills up when in rains - I bet he'll go for that! If you have a pond in the garden, try pond water. >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

Scott Buchanan

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

My Indy likes rain water. It is a special treat for him. "Georges" <muddypaws DeleteThis @radiolink.me.uk> wrote in message news:2teqs01231g9kk1qug1judmt3dlv932n67@4ax.com... > On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 17:46:11 -0800, "Scott Buchanan" > <t120rv DeleteThis @pacifier.com> wrote: > > >please let us know if it works. > > > > > >"Gee" <Gee DeleteThis @canttellya.com> wrote in message > >news:6Eeyd.506$_j7.208@newsfe2-win.ntli.net... > >> > >> "Scott Buchanan" <t120rv DeleteThis @pacifier.com> wrote in message > >> news:10shqhaodrm9q00@corp.supernews.com... > >> > Does your tap water taste ok? Maybe he will drink bottled water or > >> filtered > >> > water. > >> > >> Well I'm guessing yes, but you never know with cats :) I will try both > >your > >> suggestions thanks. > >> > >> > > > I'd try rain water - put a dish ouitside so it fills up when in rains > - I bet he'll go for that! If you have a pond in the garden, try pond > water. > > >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

Margaret

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 11:27 am Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 05:03:22 GMT, Gee wrote: > My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is > advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really drink > much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting used > to, how else do you give your cats water? > > 1.Bath/sink taps open > 2.water dish > 3.water in dry food > 4.??????? > > > Any ideas pls. He MUST have more water, or this might escalate to > obstruction or bladder stones :( I wonder if more exercise time in your harness/leash arrangement might help? Being able to urinate without having to go to the litter box might be a factor. I ran across an old post from someone who said her cats kept their urine dilute because she encouraged them to spend time outdoors spraying, so they drank more water. :) Margaret >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

Joe

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

You might try one of the water fountains. I have two of the drinkwell fountains and my crew and foster cats love them. Joe www.isleofavaloncathaven.com "Margaret" <email DeleteThis @withheld.com> wrote in message news:17mxdmbkrftyd.13y8x3v4wu0c9.dlg@40tude.net... > On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 05:03:22 GMT, Gee wrote: > >> My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is >> advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really >> drink >> much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting >> used >> to, how else do you give your cats water? >> >> 1.Bath/sink taps open >> 2.water dish >> 3.water in dry food >> 4.??????? >> >> >> Any ideas pls. He MUST have more water, or this might escalate to >> obstruction or bladder stones :( > > > I wonder if more exercise time in your harness/leash arrangement might > help? > Being able to urinate without having to go to the litter box might be a > factor. I ran across an old post from someone who said her cats kept their > urine dilute because she encouraged them to spend time outdoors spraying, > so > they drank more water. :) > > > Margaret >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

Dr.Carla,DVM

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(Msg. 15) Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: How to make cat drink more water? [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

wet food is 40% water so giving some wet food would be a good idea. "mlbriggs" <mlbriggs.DeleteThis@nospam.com> wrote in message news:pan.2004.12.19.06.32.40.24058@nospam.com... > On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 00:34:47 -0500, Judy wrote: > >> >> "Justin" <leejustice2.DeleteThis@hotmail.dotcom> wrote in message >> news:r08xd.991$Y8.844@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com... >>> >>> "Gee" <Gee.DeleteThis@canttellya.com> wrote in message >>> news:uY7xd.28$Yr6.1@newsfe6-gui.ntli.net... >>>> My Charlie has just been diagnosed with having crystals in urine, so is >>>> advised to drink more water (+special food). Since he doesn;t really >>>> drink >>>> much, and apart from mixing water in his dry food-which he is getting >>>> used >>>> to, how else do you give your cats water? >>>> >>>> 1.Bath/sink taps open >>>> 2.water dish >>>> 3.water in dry food >>>> 4.??????? >>>> >>>> >>>> Any ideas pls. He MUST have more water, or this might escalate to >>>> obstruction or bladder stones :( >>>> >>>> Tnx >>>> Gee >>>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> My little kitten doesn't seem to drink from his dish, so I fill a little >>> cup with water, and leave it on the kitchen table. >>> >>> Seems to work pretty well. >>> >>> HTH >>> >>> Justin >> >> That's a good idea Justin. This didn't occur to me when I responded to >> the >> op in another ng suggesting switching from a dry diet to a wet one. >> >> You've just reminded me that the location of the water source can be a >> factor. Though I have never had a problem with crystals as I feed mostly >> canned, my cat will not drink from a water source located near her food. >> It >> was the same with my previous cat. As it turned out, the most agreeable >> place for the water bowl was/is just outside the bathroom door, up on the >> second floor, well away from the food. >> >> Judy > > > I have told this several times, but I'll do it again and it might help > you. Every night before going to bed, I give my cat water from an > eyedropper -- usually about an ounce. She loves it and looks forward to > the ritual. In fact, she is usually waiting on the bathroom counter when > I get there. It started over 7 years ago when I had to give he > antibiotic for a cold. I followed the dosage with several dropperfuls of > cold water which she really liked. We have kept this up every night since > then. I think she feels it is her special time. Good luck. MLB > >> Stay informed about: How to make cat drink more water?

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