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Barely ever catch your cat drinking? You are not imagining it, and your cat is not being lazy. Cats came from desert animals and have a low thirst drive built in, so they pull most of their water from food. Dry kibble is only about 10% water, so the math never adds up. Over time that slow dehydration wears on the kidneys, which is the biggest health problem older cats face. The fix is easier than you would think.<\/p>\n

Why cats drink so little<\/h2>\n

In the wild a cat gets its water from prey, which is roughly 70% water. So it never needed the habit of drinking much from a bowl. Swap that prey for dry food and your cat quietly runs a water deficit without ever acting thirsty.<\/p>\n

Signs your cat is dehydrated<\/h2>\n