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My cat drinks toilet water. Is it because of his dental water additive?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 2 months old | 12 lbs

I add a capful of Arm and Hammer Fresh breath to my cat's water bowl every day and I thought he liked it. But I have caught him drinking out of the toilet several times this week. Does this mean he doesn't like it?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 31st, 2019

Cats are very picky with different "flavors" in their food or water. You can leave a bowl of fresh water out and a bowl of water with the Fresh Breath added in. If he ignores the treated bowl and drinks from the plain water, then you will have your answer.

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