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Why do cats like to drink water from human cups?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. James Brown
Cats may like to drink water from human cups out of curiosity and want to know the difference between human water and their own, or they may want to drink warm water or think water from human cups is fresher. In this regard, if the owner really does not want the cat to drink the water in the water cup, he can cover the water with a lid. He can usually prepare some warm water for the cat, and pay attention to keeping the water the cat drinks fresh, which will help the cat like it more. Drink water from your own water bowl.

1. Curiosity

A cat’s curiosity is very strong, so when it sees that its owner uses the same cup to drink water every day, it will go to the owner’s cup and drink the owner’s water. Water, I want to know what is the difference between the water the owner drinks and the water I drink.

2. Want to drink warm water

In fact, cats like to drink warm water, because warm water can reduce gastrointestinal irritation for cats, especially cats with poor gastrointestinal problems. Drinking warm water can It makes it more comfortable. It happens that the water temperature in the owner's water cup is relatively high, so the cat likes it very much. Therefore, owners can usually give their cats some warm water, which can make the cat’s stomach and intestines more comfortable!

3. The water in human water cups is fresher

Cats like fresh, flowing water, but the water in their own water bowls will inevitably collect dust and even flying insects, while the water in their owner’s cups will inevitably collect dust and even flying insects. The water is fresher than the water in its own water bowl, so it likes to drink the water in the owner's cup. Therefore, it is recommended that owners change the water in the cat’s water bowl every day to keep it fresh. This can make the cat prefer to drink the water in the water bowl to a certain extent.