{"id":127777,"date":"2022-06-09T05:51:47","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/"},"modified":"2022-06-09T05:51:47","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:51:47","slug":"what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/","title":{"rendered":"What do cats drink in the wild?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_do_cats_drink_in_the_wild\" title=\"What do cats drink in the wild?\">What do cats drink in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_does_wild_cats_eat\" title=\"What does wild cats eat?\">What does wild cats eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_do_feral_cats_eat_the_most\" title=\"What do feral cats eat the most?\">What do feral cats eat the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_do_wild_cats_eat_besides_meat\" title=\"What do wild cats eat besides meat?\">What do wild cats eat besides meat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#Do_cats_drink_water_in_the_wild\" title=\"Do cats drink water in the wild?\">Do cats drink water in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_can_a_cat_drink_besides_water\" title=\"What can a cat drink besides water?\">What can a cat drink besides water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_do_outdoor_cats_drink\" title=\"What do outdoor cats drink?\">What do outdoor cats drink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_do_cats_mainly_drink\" title=\"What do cats mainly drink?\">What do cats mainly drink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_do_wild_cats_eat_and_drink\" title=\"What do wild, cats eat and drink?\">What do wild, cats eat and drink?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_do_wild_cats_eat_list\" title=\"What do wild, cats eat list?\">What do wild, cats eat list?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_do_jungle_cats_eat\" title=\"What do jungle cats eat?\">What do jungle cats eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#How_do_cats_feed_in_the_wild\" title=\"How do cats feed in the wild?\">How do cats feed in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#Do_feral_cats_eat_everyday\" title=\"Do feral cats eat everyday?\">Do feral cats eat everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#How_often_do_feral_cats_need_to_eat\" title=\"How often do feral cats need to eat?\">How often do feral cats need to eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#How_much_should_a_feral_cat_eat_a_day\" title=\"How much should a feral cat eat a day?\">How much should a feral cat eat a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_can_I_feed_a_street_cat\" title=\"What can I feed a street cat?\">What can I feed a street cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_do_cats_naturally_eat_in_the_wild\" title=\"What do cats naturally eat in the wild?\">What do cats naturally eat in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_is_a_wild_cats_favorite_food\" title=\"What is a wild, cats favorite food?\">What is a wild, cats favorite food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_do_wild_cats_eat_besides_cat_food\" title=\"What do wild, cats eat besides cat food?\">What do wild, cats eat besides cat food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_do_cats_eat_instead_of_meat\" title=\"What do cats eat instead of meat?\">What do cats eat instead of meat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#Do_stray_cats_drink_water\" title=\"Do stray cats drink water?\">Do stray cats drink water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#Do_cats_drink_water_out_of_boredom\" title=\"Do cats drink water out of boredom?\">Do cats drink water out of boredom?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#Where_do_cats_get_their_water_from\" title=\"Where do cats get their water from?\">Where do cats get their water from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#How_do_you_get_a_feral_cat_to_drink_water\" title=\"How do you get a feral cat to drink water?\">How do you get a feral cat to drink water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-cats-drink-in-the-wild\/#What_drinks_can_I_give_my_cat\" title=\"What drinks can I give my cat?\">What drinks can I give my cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cats_drink_in_the_wild\"><\/span>What do cats drink in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>water<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_wild_cats_eat\"><\/span>What does wild cats eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The diet of wild or domestic cats is mainly made up of <b>small rodents, such as mice and rats.<\/b><b>Other common prey are moles, shrews, rabbits, and birds. However, these cats will prey on almost any small animal, such as lizards, snakes, and large insects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_feral_cats_eat_the_most\"><\/span>What do feral cats eat the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feral cats are opportunistic feedersthey will eat whatever food is easiest to find. For many feral cats, <b>people&#8217;s garbage is a main source of food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_wild_cats_eat_besides_meat\"><\/span>What do wild cats eat besides meat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common foods for wild cats are: <b>Small rodents.<\/b><b>Mice, shrews, rats, and even a squirrel, rabbit or a hare.<\/b><b>Small birds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_drink_water_in_the_wild\"><\/span>Do cats drink water in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, <b>a cat will usually only drink moving water which helps to help prevent her from becoming sick. Alternatively, it could be that your cat has learned that water tends to be cooler when it&#8217;s from a tap or rain water. It&#8217;s also possible that the water is just a toy for your cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_a_cat_drink_besides_water\"><\/span>What can a cat drink besides water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are generally not very keen on drinking water, so wet food is excellent for keeping them hydrated. Besides water, cats can also safely consume <b>bone broth and tuna juice. Bone broth has many health benefits for cats including improved digestion and liver health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_outdoor_cats_drink\"><\/span>What do outdoor cats drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep a bowl of <b>fresh water outside to keep your local kitties hydrated. Once the feral cats know that you will consistently provide food and water, they will start coming around more often. This will give you the unique position of getting acquainted with them, though from afar.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cats_mainly_drink\"><\/span>What do cats mainly drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that it is clear why <b>water is the main liquid dietary requirement of cats, it is important to ensure your cat is drinking sufficient amounts to avoid cat dehydration and to stay energised. Dry food typically contains only about 10% water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_wild_cats_eat_and_drink\"><\/span>What do wild, cats eat and drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feral cats will eat <b>whatever they can to survive, but if they have a choice, they prefer small rodents like mice and rats. They will also go after hares, rabbits, squirrels, bats, shrews, and moles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_wild_cats_eat_list\"><\/span>What do wild, cats eat list?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a carnivore, a cat in the wild spends much of its time hunting. <b>Small rodents, such as mice and moles, make up the majority of their diet. Birds, lizards, and rabbits are also potential prey. Depending on the environment and how easy it is to find food, the cat in the wild will also eat insects and carrion.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_jungle_cats_eat\"><\/span>What do jungle cats eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jungle Cats feed on a wide variety of prey species reflecting the variety of habitats they frequent, but <b>small rodents are the main prey. A field study in India estimated one cat could catch 3 to 5 rodents per day, with birds ranking second in importance. They were also seen scavenging kills of large predators.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_feed_in_the_wild\"><\/span>How do cats feed in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are obligate or true carnivores, meaning that they need a source of animal protein to survive. In the wild, cats eat the carcases of the prey animals they hunt, which consist of raw meat, bones and organs. They also consume a small amount of the vegetable matter contained in the gut of their prey.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_feral_cats_eat_everyday\"><\/span>Do feral cats eat everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the National Research Council&#8217;s Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats, <b>feral cats eat about 8 to 12 meals in any given 24 hour period. (1) Their behavior is geared towards small, frequent meals and they spend a great deal of their time actively hunting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_feral_cats_need_to_eat\"><\/span>How often do feral cats need to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Meals can be given <b>1-2 times a day. If meals are provided regularly at the same time every day, the cats quickly learn when and where to expect food and might even wait for you. Meal times are a good time to observe and keep track of any changes in the health and temperament of the cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_a_feral_cat_eat_a_day\"><\/span>How much should a feral cat eat a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Expect an adult feral cat to eat roughly <b>200 calories per day, plus or minus 2030 calories. This works out to about 5.5 ounces of wet (canned) food plus 1\/8-cup of dry food per day (increase to a half-cup if only feeding dry).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_a_street_cat\"><\/span>What can I feed a street cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plain rice and plain scrambled eggs are good quick fixes for a starving stray cat. A Fluffy Kitty reader even noted that you can add pumpkin or sweet potato to help calm cats&#8217; stomachs and aid with digestion. Often times, when people choose what to feed a stray cat they offer something instead of nothing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cats_naturally_eat_in_the_wild\"><\/span>What do cats naturally eat in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The diet of wild or domestic cats is mainly made up of <b>small rodents, such as mice and rats.<\/b><b>Other common prey are moles, shrews, rabbits, and birds. However, these cats will prey on almost any small animal, such as lizards, snakes, and large insects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_wild_cats_favorite_food\"><\/span>What is a wild, cats favorite food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Favorite Food for Feral Cats. Feral cats will eat whatever they can to survive, but if they have a choice, they prefer <b>small rodents like mice and rats. They will also go after hares, rabbits, squirrels, bats, shrews, and moles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_wild_cats_eat_besides_cat_food\"><\/span>What do wild, cats eat besides cat food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some protein-rich foods cats like to eat include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A variety of fish, such as salmon, trout, tuna and whitefish.<\/li>\n<li>Poultry like chicken, turkey and pheasant.<\/li>\n<li>Beef.<\/li>\n<li>In the wild, cats eat a variety of small prey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cats_eat_instead_of_meat\"><\/span>What do cats eat instead of meat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many cats like <b>corn, and polenta, a coarsely ground cornmeal, has a good texture for them. You can try brown rice, barley, and wheat berries, but you may need to mash them first. Cats tend to like smaller grains like millet and couscous. Just make sure any grains you give are cooked so your kitty can digest them fully.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_stray_cats_drink_water\"><\/span>Do stray cats drink water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most stray cats will drink water from whatever sources they find. They won&#8217;t be searching for the cleanest water, or the freshest. If they need a drink, they usually have to make do.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_drink_water_out_of_boredom\"><\/span>Do cats drink water out of boredom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like drinking from the tap <b>Some cats just enjoy this activity because of boredom. If you already play with your cat a lot, you might notice that she is less interested in drinking from a tap. But, if she insists on drinking tap water frequently despite extensive play sessions, visit a vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_cats_get_their_water_from\"><\/span>Where do cats get their water from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>food<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_feral_cat_to_drink_water\"><\/span>How do you get a feral cat to drink water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might want to <b>try a larger-sized bowl for the water. I&#8217;ve read that small food and water bowls can bother a cat&#8217;s whiskers. I use a soup bowl for one of their water bowls. Sometimes one of my former ferals dips his paws in it to wash them, I suppose like he used to dip them in the stream when he was outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_drinks_can_I_give_my_cat\"><\/span>What drinks can I give my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats should only really drink one thing to stay hydrated &#8211; water. Despite popular belief, <b>milk is not good for cats and it&#8217;s best to steer clear of dairy.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do cats drink in the wild?What does wild cats eat?What do feral cats eat the most?What do wild cats eat besides meat?Do cats drink water in the wild?What can a cat drink besides water?What do outdoor cats drink?What do cats mainly drink?What do wild, cats eat and drink?What do wild, cats&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127777"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127777"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127777\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127777"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=127777"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=127777"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}