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why does my cat drink from the toilet

2 Answers  |  Asked By: grizzly   34   

he will drink from the tub and the toilet but he uses his dishes for fishing with my sisters hair ties????

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kitty

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We keep our lid down because we have cats who will drink from the toilet otherwise. Gross as it sounds, they’re looking for fresh water as the toilet is flushed often and the water entering the toilet is cold and fresh. Try changing your cats water more often during the day and use a glass, stainless steel (only stainless steel) or ceramic bowl…never use plastic.

Plastic bowls are sturdy but they have some negatives. Plastic scratches and those open areas become breeding grounds for germs. Some cats develop allergies to plastic and end up with a cat acne on their chins. Best never to use plastic.

My birds, cats, and dogs get freshly washed water bowls every day. Don’t just dump the water and add more, wash it in hot soapy water and rinse well. Or have a spare bowl so they have a fresh bowl every day.

By: Catsofmany   3022
 

Answer 2
kitty

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My cat used to drink from the toilet, but I guess he got over that. Listen to Catsofmany’s advice.

Not only drinking from the tub, but trying to sit on you while your in it is what my cat does! I don’t know why, put he’s always enjoyed being on the rim of it and licking everywhere. He has plenty of fresh water, but I guess he just wants company.

 

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kitty

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he does that to us to!

By: grizzly   34

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