How To Encourage Your Cat Or Dog To Drink
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Canned food is an excellent way to encourage water consumption. Canned food is high in water content and most cats and dogs love the taste. Canned food can always be warmed up in the microwave to enhance its smell for the fussy pet. Try to feed at least some canned food two to three times daily.
2. Provide fresh water every day. Pets seem to be very aware of the temperature and taste of water.
3. Make sure the water bowl is filled to the brim at all times. Cats have very sensitive whiskers, and do not like putting their faces into a bowl.
4. Some pets do not like the taste of tap water. You might wish to:
a)refrigerate the tap water to improve its taste.
b)try Brita water
c)try distilled water
d)try bottled water
try a few types and see what your pet prefers.
5. Some pets will drink more water if a drop or two of tuna juice is provided. If you try this, always make sure a separate bowl of fresh water is available.
6. Some pets will drink more water if it looks like milk. Try adding a little skim milk powder to the water. If you try this, always make sure a separate bowl of fresh water is available.
7. If your pet prefers to drink from a tap, make sure they can always get to the tap (don't lock them out of the bathroom if that is where they like to drink). If your schedule permits, turn the tap on for the cat as often as possible throughout the day.

8. Keep the food and water bowls away from the litter box area.
9. Keep the water bowl clean (cats have a keen sense of smell and are easily turned off by odours on the edge of the bowl). Stainless steel or ceramic dishes are easier to keep clean and odour free vs plastic dishes. The water dish should be washed at least every other day if possible.
10. Some cats seem to prefer a clear glass bowl to drink from.
Other suggestions:
Diluted boullion soup instead of Tuna juice.
Supply a fountain for drinking from (but clean it thoroughly to avoid algae buildup at least twice a week).
Pet supply stores carry devices to aerate water, or supply from a bottle at a constant rate.

Skunk Remedy

Ingredients required:
1 Quart Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)
1/4 cup baking soda
1 tsp. liquid soap

-Dissolve baking soda in peroxide
-Add soap mix
-Put into spray bottle and spray dog
-Avoid eyes & mouth
-Rub, then wait 15 minutes
-Rinse

This solution is great for deodorizing your car as well!! 

Chippawa Animal Hospital is a veterinary hospital in Niagara Falls which has served cats and dogs since 1991. 

Our vet clinic offers the following veterinary services:   free puppy classes to our clients, acupuncture, cat & dog general surgery, dentistry, wellness treatment and prevention, perscription diets and housecalls.  Our animal medical centre employs 1 vet, 2 Receptionists/Assistants, 2 Registered Veterinary Technicians and 1 Veterinary Hospital Manager.  As a Veterinarian in Niagara we welcome your business.