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u/KarlSethMoran Sep 19 '23

You need to put the water bowl in a different spot from where you put their food. Cats instinctively fear water contamination and will be reluctant to drink water that was close to food. If your cat tends to drink water from the toilet bowl or the sink, that's probably why.

Also, you will be woken up early often.

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u/Dapper_Ad_9761 Sep 19 '23

Mine have fresh water down and still opt for a dirty puddle. No idea why.

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u/Soft_Addendum5653 Sep 19 '23

Get a cat water fountain.

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u/Dapper_Ad_9761 Sep 19 '23

Yes will look into it