How do cats drink water?
Cats require water for health. If you cat doesn’t get enough water, he may have kidney problems very similar to any other animal that doesn’t get enough water. Cats are very well adapted to get water. However, understanding how your cat drinks can help you offer your cat easy access to fresh water.Tongue ShapeThe shape of a cat’s tongue, much like the tongue of a dog or ferret, can change to become like a spoon. As the cat dips its tongue in water, small amounts fill the spoon-shaped tongue and are drawn into the cat’s mouth.Tongue StructureCat’s tongues have hard, scratchy structures that face backward into the mouth. Although primarily for grooming, these structures, that feel like sandpaper when your cat licks you, can hold a little water to help the spoon-shaped tongue retain water when drinking.PawsSome cats drink in a very strange way: They dip a paw in water and lick the water from the paw. They may do this if the water container is too small for them to comfortably drink from.W
