My cats only drinks out of certain items.. why?

My cats prefer toilet water, water from the faucet (they lick the stream), or water from plastic garden watering containers.. they don't drink out of ceramic or glass, nor out of the specially designed items to give water to cats..



Any idea what? I am thinking that the plastic material gives a taste to the water? and they don't mind tap because it's 'hard' here, has lots of minerals and chlorine, also a certain taste..



any idea?

My cats only drinks out of certain items.. why?
It sounds like your cat likes drinking water that is moving, which is pretty common. There are several water drinking fountains made specially for cats because the moving water encourages them to drink which is very good for their health. Here is a pet fountain:

http://www.pet-discount-supply.com/dogs/...
Reply:I agree with what you think...just different tastes and they have figured out what they like!!! Thats a cat for ya!
Reply:you're right about the plastic retaining flavor, but usually this is not desirable to a cat.

However, this kind of behavior in a cat is very normal.



from your description I would say that kitty would love a drinkwell fountain. My cats love theirs.



look it up online...
Reply:cats like running water.. tastes better when its fresh
Reply:Ah, the beauty of a cat. It's almost like they're saying, "screw you, I'm drinking where I want to." If I were you, I would move their water dish to the sink and keep your toilet lid down. My cats love to get into the shower after I get out and drink. Don't know why.
Reply:They just want fresh water to drink.

this works