How do I know my cat want to eat from wanting to drink?
By cheb2432
@cheb2432 (14)
Philippines
September 22, 2011 2:52pm CST
I am a cat lover. I have a new cat in the house and I am fond of it. I get even so cautious not to let my cat go outside. I even let my cat sleep with me on the bed. I really love my cat. But one thing I am curious about is how do I know if my cat is hungry or thirsty by looking in its gesture or by listening to it's voice?
Can someone help me?
3 responses
@ElicBxn (63252)
• United States
22 Sep 11
not really...
Keep fresh water down all the time for the cat, and feed her regularly, if she's grown, twice a day, if she's still a kitten, then 4 or more times, or leave food down for her - that's called "free feeding" so she can eat when she wants to - works best with dry food.
@dlpierce (495)
• United States
24 Sep 11
As every one agrees a bowl of fresh water should always be available. I have two cats who mostly live outdoors. I have a bowl of water and dry food on my enclosed porch which I fill about the same time every morning. They have enough to last all day. I never leave any food out at night for them as I don't want it to attract wild animals like skunks.
My cats like some cat foods better than others so I tend to make sure they have their favorite. As many cats are fussy eaters they will not eat much of what they don't like and will lose weight.
@telmesh (1793)
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22 Sep 11
Hi I'm afraid I can't add any more to the previous respondent and repeat very strongly that fresh water should always be available. You might find however that cats will prefer to take dirty water from elsewhere but that should not stop you from providing fresh.
