ForestWind Siberian Cats

Water + Cats = incompatible? Not as much as you might think! Cats are safety conscious creatures and prefer running water to standing water. There are several reasons for this. One, running water is more likely to be fresh. Two, standing or sluggish water tends to have more dangers hidden in it - and you will often notice your Siberian "tapping" the top of any water bowl - we think this is to verify there is no snapping turtle, snake, alligator, or other menace below the surface (seriously!). 

Ensuring your Siberian has enough water is important part of health. For males, drinking enough water helps to reduce urinary blockages caused by crystals, and for all cats staying hydrated reduces any kind of urinary tract infection. Hydration also helps maintain health skin, coat and over all bodily processes.

Here at ForestWind Siberians, we provide multiple water sources to our cats and kittens. We use deep, human grade ceramic mixing bowls for drinking. They are easy to sterilize, don't tend to harbor bacteria like plastic can, and the thickness keeps water cooler and better tasting. We replace the bowls every other day, and empty and refill them at least twice a day - more for kittens! 

This month we are ordering a custom (!!!!) cat fountain or two similar to this ceramic fountain, from Cat Fountains of Cambridge, MA. One of Keith's stunning creations is pictured below. in the past we've tried a variety of cat foundations, finding they shared problems - difficultly in filling, hard to clean, and broke frequently. Finally, they were made of plastic (YUCK!). We always went back to our ceramic mixing bowls. We'll share our review of this ceramic fountain after it's been in use here for awhile  

How do you successfully provide water to your Siberians? Have you tried and liked any particular water fountains? Please email us at SweetSiberians@aol.com with links or photos, and we'll post your suggestions and reviews