Protecting Your Nighttime Water Glass from Your Cat

Does your cat dip her paw into the water glass you keep on your nightstand? Maybe she just sticks her whole face in to get a drink, rendering your water useless for the night. Worse yet, maybe you take a drink, not knowing your cat drank out of it while you slept.

This is a common predicament for many cat owners who like to keep a glass of water beside their bed at night. Cats often like to drink out of their owner's water cups, and the lure of a nice, cool glass of water that's unattended because their human is asleep might be more than a cat can resist.

How to Protect Your Water Glass from Your Cat at Night

Here is a quick tip for keeping your nighttime water glass unmolested by your cat when you sleep at night. It's a two-step tip that's easy and works great.

• First, get yourself a covered water glass. You can certainly cover it with a paper towel or a washcloth, but that might not stop your cat from getting into it, and it could fall into your water and make a mess. Consider getting a cup with a built-in lid and a straw for yourself, like this one: Mason Jug Jar with Lid and Reusable Straw.
• Second, get a water glass for your cat. If your cat likes to drink out of a water glass, leaving one out for her at night can actually be a great way to get more moisture into her. That's important because cats have a low thirst drive that can lead to chronic dehydration. The risk of problems like kidney disease goes up when a cat doesn't drink enough water. So, rather than simply cover your own water glass at night and leave it at that, consider putting out a cup that's specifically for your cat. If there's room, put it on the nightstand next to yours, where your cat is already used to finding it.

Another Water Idea for Your Cat

If your cat likes drinking fresh water out of your water glass, she might like a drinking fountain. They keep water moving, which cats usually like, and they have filters that remove odors and flavors from the water that might keep cats from drinking it.

You can learn more here: "Should Your Cat Get a Water Fountain?"

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