Since getting Buddy from the SPCA in mid-February, I had only seen him drink water once, which I think was due to the appetite stimulant the vet had me rub on his ear. Since then the only water he has been getting is the 3 to 4 teaspoons I mix into each meal of Fussy Cat wetfood. The water fountain was rejected, various bowls was shot down, etc. My final attempt was a stainless steel saucer on a 5 inch square wood planter box a month ago, which was also ignored until three days ago. He is now drinking from it a lot, like 4 or 5 times a day. At first I was overjoyed. No more having to remember to dose his wetfood, or worry about struvite crystals...until I realized sudden changes could be a warning sign, and as a new cat guardian I'm ill prepared to spot early warnings. Opinions?
While on the subject, I was thinking of trying the water fountain again, but wary the addition could dissuade him from drinking out of the saucer. Should I leave well enough alone?
While on the subject, I was thinking of trying the water fountain again, but wary the addition could dissuade him from drinking out of the saucer. Should I leave well enough alone?