Most cats prefer running water for drinking, while others seem to enjoy sticking their whole head under the tap or pawing at a moving stream. But why? Is it the sound? The flavor? Something else? Below, I’m going to explain what we know – and what we can guess – about cats and their fascination with running water.
The most important thing to know is that cats do seem to prefer running water over still water. Since they’re descended from desert-dwellers and aren’t great at maintaining good hydration, this is something you should take advantage of as a cat parent.
