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A cat owner has left internet users in stitches after revealing the only way her tabby will drink water—and it is not from a water bowl or fountain.
In a viral TikTok video shared on Saturday under the username @personalityhire__, the poster’s cat, Paya, can be seen sitting quietly in the bathtub, opening his mouth to drink as his owner sprays him with the shower head right in the face.
"Imagine trying to explain to a cat sitter this is the only way they will drink water," reads layover text in the clip. The caption says: "Shatafa >>>> filtered water fountain."
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The second half of the clip shows Paya’s sister reluctantly going along with the unorthodox way of drinking, visibly questioning whether that’s the right way to do it.
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While felines can be fussy about drinking water, they do indeed need it to survive. However, how much water exactly the need in a day, heavily depends on their diet.
Cats who eat wet food are likely to get much of their water from their diet, so they may drink less water, while those who mostly eat dry food are likely to drink a lot more.
But, regardless of their diet, it is crucial that you always ensure your feline has access to fresh, clean water that they can drink whenever they want to.
Various water bowls should be placed all around the house so that it is always available. Be mindful to keep it at a distance from their food bowl or litter tray to avoid contamination.
Kittens up to 3 months should drink about 2.5 ounces; for 6-month-old kittens, it’s 5 ounces. A medium cat should consume an average of 7 ounces of water per day, while a large feline should have about 11.5 ounces.
If your cat is not drinking enough, try to make water more enticing by adding a drop of tuna juice for flavor. If the problem doesn’t go away, consult your veterinarian.
The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 9 million views and more than 1.8 million likes on the platform.
One user, Kkristenannn, commented: "How did you even find this out."
Dominique Lafond posted: "I'm a petsitter, one of my clients has a cat that will only drink water out of a vase and you have to scratch her left ear and call her gorgeous while she does. it's ridiculous and I love it."
MATT | weight loss, sober (ish) wrote: "Definitely masochists."
Newsweek reached out to @personalityhire__ for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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