tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post5552140235637413177..comments2024-01-05T21:35:15.199-08:00Comments on The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee: A Recheck with the VetLaurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-470278472488405812017-02-09T10:53:20.429-08:002017-02-09T10:53:20.429-08:00I find that working with every cat. It keeps the f...I find that working with every cat. It keeps the food from drying out too quick, and also they like to lick it a lot better than chewing the wet food. This trick is a great one every time. Even with dogs and kibble :) <br />Kati from Kati's Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629049955792425959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-23976100911845650562017-02-04T20:08:28.055-08:002017-02-04T20:08:28.055-08:00Fountains are terrific ! Fountains are terrific ! Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10192693599863637693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-68100652025709012512017-02-03T23:35:10.703-08:002017-02-03T23:35:10.703-08:00So many varied tips here for various forms of kitt...So many varied tips here for various forms of kitty finickiness. Thanks, everyone! <br /><br />(My vet suggested putting a little tuna liquid, from a can of water-packed tuna, into their drinking water. That didn't work - they wanted nothing to do with it - but maybe one of these other suggestions will. One thing that does seem to be okay with them (aka "escape their notice") is mixing a little bit of extra water in their canned food, as Laurie said.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-5439993638584015382017-02-03T09:18:48.254-08:002017-02-03T09:18:48.254-08:00Longish story short, I have found that one of my c...Longish story short, I have found that one of my cats likes very warm water! I heat a thermos-pitcher full every morning and she will sit by her water bowl (when she wants water) until I top it off with the hot water to bring it up "to her standards". Yes, she has trained me, but she is a senior and I am just glad that she is drinking water! maggielynnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-26571746470115170702017-02-03T08:10:23.757-08:002017-02-03T08:10:23.757-08:00When my Putzi had this problem, I started putting ...When my Putzi had this problem, I started putting some salt-free chicken broth in her bowl to increase her liquid intake. She loved it, so it was a win - she still comes running if I shake the container years later! :)<br />I'm glad to hear Wylla is feeling better!Little Opalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02204391486763404136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-28707025400523457252017-02-03T07:44:57.125-08:002017-02-03T07:44:57.125-08:00We have a heavy plastic 'high ball' style ...We have a heavy plastic 'high ball' style glass on the tank of the toilet and all of the Overlords love to stand there and get a drink. No bathroom counters here but the tank works for them.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04524547212032687388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-90126345829533111932017-02-03T07:10:18.714-08:002017-02-03T07:10:18.714-08:00LG likes to have a drink in the bathroom, too. We ...LG likes to have a drink in the bathroom, too. We keep little paper cups in there, and he'll hop up on the counter and have a drinky from a cup (which we've filled for him).LG's momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-90262542775959164892017-02-03T07:08:11.757-08:002017-02-03T07:08:11.757-08:00Three cheers for well Wylla!Three cheers for well Wylla!LG's momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-13345742230525903512017-02-02T21:10:31.190-08:002017-02-02T21:10:31.190-08:00Interesting. (Helen looks round wondering where to...Interesting. (Helen looks round wondering where to put a water dish!)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525075475120503055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-78200403315134640402017-02-02T21:08:17.243-08:002017-02-02T21:08:17.243-08:00Was going to suggest similarWas going to suggest similarHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525075475120503055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-77885500982631184002017-02-02T18:12:43.830-08:002017-02-02T18:12:43.830-08:00I also keep some waters up on the bathroom counter...I also keep some waters up on the bathroom counters, since my kitties are always up there while we're doing anything in bathroom.We will become like birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815797858702650590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-2209054824057838302017-02-02T17:20:41.429-08:002017-02-02T17:20:41.429-08:00I just learned this - cats like their water furthe...I just learned this - cats like their water further away from their food, so it doesn't get contaminated (it's a built-in instinct thing). I put a water dish in the craft room in between some plants, and my kitty loves it.snowpawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986883004240271016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-358227591412176962017-02-02T16:53:43.117-08:002017-02-02T16:53:43.117-08:00My secret weapon for getting cats to drink more wa...My secret weapon for getting cats to drink more water...a little dribble of olive oil in a bowl then filled with water. Works amazingly on my chronically dehydrated 17-year-old kitty; the vet wanted me to give him IV fluids and he was NOT into that at all!We will become like birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815797858702650590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-26414850328308920262017-02-02T15:36:40.608-08:002017-02-02T15:36:40.608-08:00Poor little dolly! So glad to hear Wylla is gettin...Poor little dolly! So glad to hear Wylla is getting better; these things just take time, don't they? And I know you're like me, you'd rather it was you who were sick instead of of one of your precious pumpkins. <br /><br />All of us here at Casa de Los Gatos send our love prayers. Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788610902096354682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-79964294621093980382017-02-02T15:29:51.243-08:002017-02-02T15:29:51.243-08:00Hooray for vets! Boo to germs. So happy you're...Hooray for vets! Boo to germs. So happy you're doing better, Wylla. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-56211571541587596532017-02-02T14:54:33.202-08:002017-02-02T14:54:33.202-08:00My boy has had issues with bladder crystals in the...My boy has had issues with bladder crystals in the past, and I've found that using a fountain has helped him to increase his water consumption. Plus, he's OBSESSED with it and loves to stick his entire head under the running water and paw at it, which is adorable and hilarious. Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048957870207924074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-18946947579978209572017-02-02T14:33:27.881-08:002017-02-02T14:33:27.881-08:00So glad that Wylla is feeling better!So glad that Wylla is feeling better!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10475267200055683509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-28203031413916200402017-02-02T12:32:42.126-08:002017-02-02T12:32:42.126-08:00We had to get a fountain after our boy had his bla...We had to get a fountain after our boy had his bladder issues and it really helped. He loves fresh water and will beg us to turn on the faucets for him. (We haven't in ages, but he still begs, which truly shows how impressively persistent these monkeys can be!)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502601690050306703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-54568066012301369452017-02-02T11:28:23.353-08:002017-02-02T11:28:23.353-08:00Sorry Wylla was an unwilling traveler this time, p...Sorry Wylla was an unwilling traveler this time, perhaps the last frantic trip is still with her. And no one likes the "sick kitten face" - makes me really want a Universal Translator that speaks Cat. The Maine Coons send loving purrs to Wylla.Samnoreply@blogger.com