So, my cat is about 10 years old now and up until a few months ago he would drink his water out of his designated water bowl we set out for him. But one day I filled up the sink in my bathroom to soak some clothes in it and I noticed he LOVED drinking out of it. But soon, that was the ONLY place he would drink out of. For awhile I would fill up the sink and leave it there for him, but eventually that wasn't good enough for him. Now the water has to be running and he sticks his head under to drink. He won't drink any other water any other way and it's getting rather irritating. He will sit in my bathroom and meow until I turn on the faucet for him, sometimes at ungodly hours while I'm sleeping, and he just won't quit! Why do you think he has such high expectations? And how can I break this habit he's gotten into?
i dont think u can break it once a cat gets into things like that and they decide they like it then thats what they like and they wont stop its how cats are maybe during the day put it on every hour so he can drink if thats the only way he will then leave it on for about 30 minutes then turn it off and he will have to wait another hour befor he can drink again and when u go to bed just turn it on a very lil and leave it on tell u get up so he wont bother u well u sleep i think thats about all u can do cuz he has already decided this is what he wants and there no changeing a cats mind when they like something trust me i know i had a cat that would only eat on top of the counter so i had no choice but to keep it like that u will get use to it just do like i said during the day ever hour for 20 to 30 mins so he can drink then at night leave it on very low so he wont bother u with his meowing all night well good luck i hope this helps
My roomates cat is the same way. Some cats just demand fresh, cold water. It can become stale very quickly sitting out in their bowl. I tried locking her out of the bathroom all the time, but she's developed lightning speed and is always sitting on the edge of sink waiting for me to wash my hands before I can even close the door. Just replenish his water as often as possible and try to assert that he is no longer allowed in the bathroom. I've resorted to just letting mine drink the faucet water. Let them have a tiny luxury, it's not hurting anyone.
Okay, I am a volunteer with cats and you are the source of this habit and you have to let your cat know that the water faucet is not the place to be drinking from. Get a drinking bowl where it is like a faucet, it pours out because some cats just prefer that. I hope I helped. P.S. Tap water is HORRIBLE for cats. Always, Taylor
In the wild, cats prefer to drink moving water. Sitting water may be stagnant and may hide predators. My cats also drink from the running faucet. I find that by leaving 2 or 3 inches in the basin, they may hit it with their paws (causing it to move) and then they will drink.
