Many cats like to paw at her water bowl and then lick their front paws like a popsicle?

1. Entertainment

Some cats are playful, especially kittens. The water surface can refract light, and when the paw touches the water surface, water ripples are generated, which is fun for cats. At this time, cats are not very thirsty and need to drink water urgently. They are more like play water.

2. Whisker Stress

When the cat’s whiskers touch the cat water bowl, the water bowl will give the whiskers a reaction force. Compared with human hair, the beard on a cat's face has a deeper root system and rich nerve terminals. If the water bowl you prepare for him is too small or too deep, their beard will be suppressed when they drink water. In order to avoid uncomfortable beard, cats will drink with their paws dipped in water.

Many cats like shallow water bowls. Choose a wide cat water bowl which leaves enough room for the beard, rather than a narrow or deep bowl, so that the beard does not touch the edge of the bowl.

3. The water level

The water level of the cat water bowl is too low, and cats need to hang their heads down to an uncomfortable level to drink. They will try to get the water out to drink.

4. The position of the water bowl is wrong

This point relates to what the cat thinks is "safe." If the cat water bowl is close to the wall, cats must turn their backs to the room to drink water. At this time, they will also choose to paws at the water bowl because it is easier for them to see the surroundings. With wall, cat can't relax to drink water at all.

In order for your cat to drink more safely, we should keep the cat supplies away from the wall and put it in an open place. The cat will automatically adjust its posture and drink more at ease.