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It may seem gross to us, but to your cat, toilet water, with
its ever-present slight ripples, is probably more
appealing than the still water in her bowl. In nature,
cats, like many mammals, are drawn to moving water. This
makes sense, since brooks and streams are a much
fresher, cleaner and more inviting source of water than
a stagnant pond. By drinking from the toilet, with its
rippling water, your cat is doing what comes naturally.
Aside from being a turn off to people, this habit poses a
danger to cats, since toilet water can contain bleach
from cleaning agents or bacteria. A better alternative
is to buy an automatic watering system.
By constantly circulating water, these systems attract cats.
Your pet is likely to find water from one of these
products more appealing than drinking from a toilet.
Since it is constantly circulating, the water from one
of these systems will not become stagnant or stale.
Another alternative is for you to make all bathrooms in the
house off limits to cats by installing automatic
deterrent sprays at your entrances. These products have
sensors that will emit a sharp sudden spray when you
detect movement. Although harmless, this spray scares a
cat, making him less likely to revisit an area.
All cats should have access to clean fresh water at all
times. If a cat does have a tendency to spill his water
bowl, you should check on him regularly to make sure he
has something to drink. In such cases, you might also
want to leave several water bowls out for the cat.
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