Do kittens need to drink water?

Do kittens need to drink water? - Oakdale Veterinary Group

They do. Every animal needs access to water. You could offer them kitten replacement milk when they're small, but they should also have access to water at all times.

Do kittens need to drink water? - Advanced Animal Care

Yes, and I would always recommend making sure that you have a fresh, clean bowl of water available at all times of the day.

Do kittens need to drink water? - Animal Hospital of Statesville

Yes. While kittens are nursing, they're going to need less because they're getting their fluid and hydration through nursing or by being bottle-fed. But then, when they're on solid food, they'll need that for sure.

Do kittens need to drink water? - Blue Oasis Pet Hospital

When kittens are young and being fed through milk, they usually get all their hydration from the milk. Once they start on milk replacer and gruel, they should be offered free-choice water.

Do kittens need to drink water? - Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital

Not necessarily when they're on the milk replacer. Usually when I do start to wean them onto solid food, I will put out a dish of water just so they have the option of drinking from that. Most kittens will get enough moisture from the canned food alone, but if you do choose to use more of a solid kibble based food, having some water available for them would be helpful.