Does Your Cat Have “Whisker Fatigue”?
While cats are notorious for being fussy drinkers, has it occurred to you that your cat could also be avoiding his water bowl due to “whisker fatigue”? You may have resigned yourself to refilling his untouched bowl each day, but evidence suggests that this condition is not only quite real but also highly preventable.
What is “whisker fatigue”? Also known as whisker stress, this is a stress-related condition that results from sensory overload when your cat’s sensitive whiskers constantly brush against the sides of his water bowl while eating or drinking. The notion of tired whiskers may sound silly, but this can be a very real and dehydrating problem for some cats.
Cat whiskers are incredibly sensitive and rich in nerve endings. These long whiskers are also partly the reason why your little one is able to negotiate tight spaces and get around in the dark! Nonetheless, their acute sensitivity is a double-edged sword that is prone to overstimulation; and may cause discomfort and stress for some cats when they dip their heads into a high-walled or narrow bowl for a sip. Cats are also not fond of getting their whiskers wet and - in extreme cases - may simply avoid drinking because the experience is associated with too much pain.
If your feline is constantly pawing at his water and licking it from his wet paws instead, this could also be a sign that he’s unhappy with his bowl’s design. But luckily for cat paw-rents, we’ve discovered an easy (and fun) solution to whisker fatigue with the ELS Pet Water Bowl.
The ELS Pet Water Bowl is all about comfort in style and features a shallow, whisker stress-free design for a comfortable drinking experience. Combining simple aesthetics with great functionality, this compact 1.5L waterer comes with no-spill edges and an anti-slip base that’s purrfect for households with messy drinkers.
The 3-layer design consists of a pressurised water strip, floating board and water bowl that’s super easy to disassemble and clean - so you don’t have to worry about bothersome clean-ups.
Turn Drinking Into Playtime
Got a kitty that can’t resist playing with their water? Unlike regular water bowls or gravity waterers, the ELS Pet Water Bowl is 100% pet-operated and combines your kitty's favorite pastime with necessary hydration. All he has to do is apply light pressure on the floating board by either licking or pressing gently, and cool drinking water will naturally flow to the surface via the paw-shaped hole in the middle.
With the no-mess ergonomic design, water will immediately subside once the pressure has been lifted.
Want to encourage your cat to drink more while offering them plenty of opportunities for play? Bid goodbye to whisker fatigue and usher in better drinking habits with this one-of-a-kind pet water bowl.
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Available in four gorgeous colors:
- Blue
- Grey
- Pink
- White