One of our 3 cats is a finicky eater. I have been very focused on them getting enough water since they were kittens. Just with their food alone I ensure that they get at least 4.5 oz of water each day. Usually they get around 5 oz of water this way. This is on top of whatever they drink.
However, the finicky one has sworn off wet food (I tried multiple brands with no success). I was able to mix in water with his dry food with limited success. He was taking in about 3 oz of water with his dry food. About a month after the dry food only period, he developed tiny stones in his urine. Luckily we caught it early before any blockage and the vet has him on a special diet to dissolve the sand size stones. However, he still needs to drink enough water so his urine is diluted properly. My questions are the following:
1. If I make homemade chicken broth, is it safe for him to drink this daily? I would want him to drink about 6 oz with his dry food so he gets enough water.
2. Should I be worried about the sodium content in packaged chicken sold at stores? Meaning is there enough sodium in there to where it can throw off my cats electrolytes?
However, the finicky one has sworn off wet food (I tried multiple brands with no success). I was able to mix in water with his dry food with limited success. He was taking in about 3 oz of water with his dry food. About a month after the dry food only period, he developed tiny stones in his urine. Luckily we caught it early before any blockage and the vet has him on a special diet to dissolve the sand size stones. However, he still needs to drink enough water so his urine is diluted properly. My questions are the following:
1. If I make homemade chicken broth, is it safe for him to drink this daily? I would want him to drink about 6 oz with his dry food so he gets enough water.
2. Should I be worried about the sodium content in packaged chicken sold at stores? Meaning is there enough sodium in there to where it can throw off my cats electrolytes?