Screams in distress before drinking water

[Myrna]

Vet does not know why Princess is in so much distress as she attempts to drink. I think her whiskers are extra sensitive to the water. They curl very far down. Any ideas?

[Kay]

maybe try something like this to put the whiskers theory to the test?

https://www.viovet.co.uk/Ancol-Sippy-Wa ... OeEALw_wcB

[Ruth B]

I would suggest trying a variety of drinking bowls in a range of sizes and at different heights so see if she is happier using a specific type. You might also try a cat fountain that has running water as it might be that drinking from a steady stream would be more to her liking.

I will also add if she is on a dry food diet, you might want to change to a wet or even a raw food diet to make sure she gets enough fluid into her.

[Epsom-cat-lady]

My 19 year old screams you’d think she was being tortured I go rushing to her & she’s just looking at her water container - cut off 2lt drinks bottle - it’s her favourite one.
There is a very small amount missing that can be topped up & I guess sometimes she doesn’t want to get her paw wet & other times she doesn’t mind.?
Guess like us sometimes we just take a gulp from the bottle of water other times we pour in to a cup?
She’s kidney problems so her paw is more wet then dry most of the time .