19/06/2025
Water those outdoor cats 🙀.
Whether you are a feeder of a colony, temporarily feeding a potential stray whilst awaiting rescue space/ help. Or, you have Rodent Control felines ( neutered ferals). Please also place outside water options in your garden or catio for indoor/ outdoor cats ( and wildlife).
Cats require a clean, accessable daily source of water ( tap water is fine), puddles, streams are often contaminated, rain water barrels and water troughs are a drowning risk.
Wet food, although a useful source of water is not sufficient and cows milk is a health risk ( lactose intolerance etc).
A thirsty cat will be at higher risk of accidental poisoning, in longer term kidney issues, reduction in saliva which will impact coat maintenance amongst other things 😿.
Provide a ceramic, wide rim bowl such as a large dog bowl. Keep it in their core area, in a shady place and spaced a little from food bowls and refresh daily.😽 🐈⬛
