How much does your cat drink?

[monaxlisa]

My new cat is in a room by herself and doesn't seem to be drinking a lot. She's still going to the bathroom regularly so she must be and she's getting moisture from canned food but I was just wondering if you see a daily visible difference in your kitties water bowl. My boys have two fountains and between the six of them they don't bring the water level down too much each day, I only refill because it makes tinkling water sounds when it's not totally full.
Anyhow, she's got a vet appointment Monday so I'll mention it and see what my vet thinks.

[EDIT]
I moved her bowl (thinking maybe she doesnt like where it is) and spilled some of the water (more than just a drop) and it still looks like it's full :shrug: So I guess if she's peeing fine she must be drinking fine!

 

[sarahp]

We have a water dispenser that holds about 2 quarts of water apparently, and my 3 will go through that in around 7-9 days.

 

[srrh]

I've read that cats do not have a high thirst drive, and tend not to drink as much as they really should.

That being said, I have two freaking thirsty cats. They have two water bowls, and they're both brought to almost empty probably every other day. I watch both of them drink frequently. Fiona is especially adorable, because she drinks by dipping her paw in the water and licking her paw. Over and over. And over.

 

[meowqueensdaddy]

we have a 2 quart dispenser and a fountain (cheap blue one from petco). two cats empty the dispenser weekly, and we have to top off the fountain every other day or so.