Water is an essential substance for the body. It participates in metabolism and substance transport, and maintains the normal functioning of the body. Therefore, a certain amount of water must be consumed every day. However, most cats do not like to drink water. How to get cats to increase their water intake on their own is a problem that many owners find quite troubling.
In winter, to keep warm, owners use air conditioning. However, prolonged use of air conditioning indoors can make the air dry, causing dryness and dehydration. The same applies to cats; they also urgently need to replenish fluids. Generally, a 4kg cat needs at least 200ml of water per day. Many cats don't drink enough water, and this can easily lead to kidney stones and other stone-related diseases, especially in cats with a predisposition to them. Urinary tract stones are relatively common and can affect both male and female cats, but are particularly problematic for males. A male cat's urethra is only about one millimeter narrow, making it particularly prone to blockage. Blockage can damage the kidneys. Therefore, all cat owners must remember to ensure their beloved cats drink plenty of water. Cats prefer clean water, so change the water frequently. Cats are lazy and often drink water wherever they feel comfortable, so try to place the water bowl in places where your cat eats, sleeps, or frequently passes by—places they trust. If possible, place several water bowls. 
5 amazing ways to make your cat drink water
1. Add water to the can.
This is a method suitable for most people, with a very high success rate. Excluding cats that refuse canned food, they'll unknowingly drink all the water in their bowl in order to eat the delicious canned food; next time you open a can of food, remember to add some water, and your cat will naturally drink more water.
2. Snacks were thrown into the water.
This method works for greedy cats. Simply drop their favorite treats into the water, and sometimes they'll drink the water in order to get the treats. However, this method depends on the cat; some clever cats, once they get used to it, will simply pry the treats away with their paws and won't drink the water.
3. Place an extra bowl of water at the corner.
In addition to the water bowl near the food bowl, place another water bowl at a corner. Choose areas your cat frequents; sometimes cats are simply too lazy to walk there to drink. Therefore, placing extra water bowls along your cat's routes can have a surprisingly positive effect on increasing their willingness to drink.
4. Place a glass of water (a person's cup) in the container.
Cups always seem to have a mysterious magic for cats, especially their owners' cups. Placing a cup of water on the table or floor is like an invisible call to the cat, prompting them to unconsciously take a few extra sips when their owners aren't looking. The owner is happy, and the cat drinks more water.
V. Making your own running water
Have you ever seen a cat secretly drinking water from a tap? Running water is incredibly attractive to every cat. To get cats to drink more water, there are many types of water fountains on the market that use the principle of rolling water to attract them. You can also use a fish tank motor with a simple container to create a flowing water effect to entice cats to drink. However, this method may not be effective for cats that are used to drinking from the tap.
