Chapter 5: Hydration in a tropical climate

Hot and humid weather is not a reason to cut back on water. Place several bowls around the house, away from the food bowl and the litter box, since cats prefer drinking somewhere quiet. Offer filtered or boiled and cooled tap water. A fountain helps cats that like moving water. Cats on wet food take in far more moisture, so combining both works well. Signs of dehydration include skin that stays tented, dry gums and smaller, less frequent urine clumps.