CATS try THICK WATER 

Hey guys! I just wanted to let you all know I used one bottle of thick water, I kept filling it back up so the cats can get a better look at it!

i like how they all instantly realize something is wrong just by looking at it

As someone with dysphagia, I've had to drink thick water since high school (over a decade now). I....don't blame your cats for disliking it, it was very fun to watch!

I love how they can tell it’s not their usual water just by the physics of the water.

This reminds me of when my cat helped herself to my sprite because she thought it was water 😂 she jumped so high bc she was scared of the bubbles

You can add thickener to normal water and it becomes thick water. I recently learned this while taking care of two patients with dysphagia. Edit: I realize people are confused with the usage of thick water for swallowing problems. Dysphagia is when liquids have the tendency to flow through the wrong pipe, which can lead to problems such as choking and aspiration. This is caused by impaired ability to swallow properly, which necessitates the ingested liquid to be thick so the patient can have better control on the liquid, thus lessening risks for complications. The thickener causes the water to become more viscous without altering other properties, which makes it ideal for many types of liquids, like water and juices. These liquids are usually taken with other medicines, like Gavilax, which is powder. Edit: I love a healthy reply section.

Your little siamese looking kitten is just built different! 🤣

Cute as this video is, I have to give you a HUGE thank you for actually taking the time to explain the purpose of thickened water! A lot of people who try the product neglect to mention why it was made and for who! It's an important thing to include

My mother didn’t have dysphasia but at the end of her life she had to have thick water. She had no saliva because of cancer treatment and had to sip water all the time to keep her mouth and throat moisturized. Be cause of that the regular water would go down to her lungs and set off pneumonia. With the thick water it helped prevent that from happening.

Random but I'm honestly glad you cleared up what the purpose of the water is and who's it for, instead of being like 98% of youtubers just going batshit questioning why such a disgusting creation even exists

The fact that she always poured a new one for each cat is so honorable

They make fluids even thicker for people who can’t tolerate nectar thick (what you have). I’ve assisted patients with ‘drinking’ pudding-thick liquids, which you give with a spoon because they are literally thick as pudding. While these products are really helpful for preventing aspiration, they can also really suck for people who still have their taste and texture senses intact and can easily tell the difference

I I THINK I KNOW WHY THEY'RE DOING THAT. Okay so first you need to know that cats can't see things that are close to their faces, because of how their hardware is made. So they use their whiskers to "see" things close to them. The thick water probably makes it feel like that is not water (because water doesn't push against their whiskers like that) and they're basically failing their water depth calibration test and then concluding that there's no water there. Siamese cats though have genetic quirks related to their breed and they all are at least a LITTLE cross-eyed, so they all pretty much learn depth perception in a different way so they might ironically be better at figuring out how close the thick water is to their face because they're already used to being bad at distance and compensating. (Plus I'm pretty sure that siamese cats are neurodivergent on top of their mild-to-severe cross-eyed-ness, honestly their breed has these really weird brain things going on compared to more... usual cats.) This is just a hypothesis but if anyone has a non-siamese cross-eyed kitty those SHOULD also figure out the thick water quickly and not go "...this isn't water wtf".

I can relate to the Siamese. Trying something out of curiosity, even if it's gross. And continuing to nom just because I find its bizarre and unpleasant taste/texture fascinating. The look on that one's face isn't one of satisfying thirst so much as analyzing data. Data: "This is REVOLTING!!!" Guinan: "More?" Data: "Yes please."

I like how you can see all of their different personalities

More than 4 cats is certified crazy cat lady status

This brings back all the times I had to make my post-stroke patients drink this. They didn't like it either. I think it's better with a flavored liquid like juice or tea.

Hey just FYI, my 3 year old son is addicted to this video! He loves the cats, and I notice he really responds with laughter more with the added-in sound affects:)

Pet Outlet: Smashes the thickened water bottle on the table for no reason Mist: *The cat was too stunned to speak* These judges were pretty fair, thankfully you didn't go after Gordon Ramsay and turn him into a cat to do this. Fun fact, cats inherently prefer running water to standing water as a way to avoid unsafe drinking water. I wonder if the thickness of the water tricks that part of the brain into thinking it's unsafe?

1:16 the way they poured it in was PAINFULLY unsatisfying to watch😭

I didn’t realize difficulty swallowing had a name- been struggling with it for awhile, should try this as water is a constant struggle and I’d honestly rather just be dehydrated than even bother with the pain. Thanks for the info! Update: thank you to all of the helpful comments! I am looking into getting it checked out, but because I am A), a minor and my mother downplays my health issues(she literally just forced me to eat dry food without liquids, something I need to swallow and yes, I did choke and no, she did not learn her lesson), B) living in Nova Scotia where there is a healthcare crisis and C), have sensory issues nobody takes me seriously on my numerous eating and drinking related problems it has been hard. I do have an appointment booked medication related that I should be able to bring it up at and an ot appointment I also will, hopefully they both take me seriously.

Odd that only the siamese liked it, but siamese tend to be the odd ones out when it comes to felines. Having had two, I know this from experience. And had an introduction to the 'thickened water in hospital, and I agree with the cats - YUCK!

The tuxedo kitty that was ready to fight it... 🤣 me.

0:52 that’s what she said

They can see it flows differently, hear it flows differently, and smell the thickener in it before they even think about trying it.

The “all the cats right now” meme had me rolling 😂 such a neat video!

4:15 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 siamese always gotta be different you know that lol

Just wanted to say thank you so much for putting subtitles! Other RU-vidrs fail to realize not everyone speaks Cat🤷🏽‍♂️🤣

I had dysphagia for a while after my open heart surgery, (I'd been intubated AND later had a tracheostomy) but they never gave me thick water in the rehab hospital. Just pureed food.

This is yet another instance that proves Siamese cats are a special kind of breed XD

When she was showing pics of the cats one after one I was like broooooo it wont stop

I love this 2015-ass video, this is awesome, fucking subscribed

03:53 imposter!!

I remember trying thick water in class, almost threw up. I feel really bad for the people who have to drink this stuff.

3:30 so disgusted he won’t even walk past it 😭😂

It's amazing to see the different personalities. The affectionate fluffy one just rubbing its head to the hand is UGH!

I'm a speech-language pathologist and we're actually the ones who recommend what consistency patients should drink! SLPs often assess a patient's swallowing after the patient has had a stroke or a surgery. Depending on what signs of dysphagia we see (like coughing or choking after taking a sip, or actually seeing liquid go down the wrong way using x-ray or a camera) we recommend thin (regular) liquids, nectar-thick (slightly thick), honey-thick (moderately), or not allowed to drink anything. Thicker liquids move more slowly and provide more sensation in the mouth and throat, so they're generally easier to control and safer to swallow. Unfortunately studies have shown that patients who have to drink thicker liquids are more likely to be dehydrated, because the stuff is unappetizing. Gel thickener is better than powdered thickener because the powder often clumps up.

This is a very cute way to shine some light on a condition shared by a great many stroke victims, in addition to other situations which can cause trouble swallowing. I'm intrigued that one of the cats liked it! Cats tend to be so particular on texture. That one might just really like viscous fluids.

YOUR CATS ARE SO CUTE OMGGG!!!

Lol they instantly look at it like: what the catnip have you given me…?

The cats look excited at first like “oh water!” Then they realize it looks weird as it’s being poured like “uhh… not water?”

There's also nectar water which is still this but not as thick. Common in nursing homes

i love how ur first cat tried to chew it

You have such beautiful cats ;w;

So, what you mean to say is, thick water is basically like drinking saliva?

You're going to have to do carbonated water next, as well as cat wine and cat beer. Also could you test the thing where cats love licking cantaloupe melon because one of the enzymes tastes similar to meat to them?

The sheer confusion is so hilarious!!!!

You’re cats are adorable!

4:08 they all look like pretty cats too

I love how you explain why is it a thing, most people just buy it for fun not knowing some people might need it (since not many people have the condition i think it would be limited stock in some markets).

Dude! This is friggin hilarious, thank you...

The quality of the pictures is so good

thank you for explaining why it exists- it’s growing popularity for videos i feel is a good learning opportunity about those with dysphagia and most people have neglected to mention it

Love the video and this is a total side comment but as a speech pathologist (healthcare provider who works with people who have dysphagia) I want to raise awareness that thick liquids can still cause people with dysphagia to choke/aspirate silently (without coughing) and it is actually more dangerous to aspirate than regular liquids. Thick liquids should never be prescribed without first getting imaging (e.g., under x-ray) of someone's swallow function and seeing whether thick liquid actually helps them swallow better. And even then, it should be a discussion between the patient and speech pathologist about whether they want to go on thick liquid or continue drinking thin liquid understanding the risks and how they can mitigate those risks. There are also multiple levels of thickness that should be specified to the person's dysphagia. Anyway this is SUCH a complex topic so I just don't want anyone with swallowing issues to think this is an automatic fix without consulting a speech pathologist first.

lol I died at 'help me' the little tortie!

Get that boi who kept going for it a real drank he thirsty 🤣

The tortie one had me laughing out loud. She was literally facing the wall looking for help 😂

1:28 lol the hitmarker sound

3:48 don't even care lol

3:34 not the kitty backing that thang up when he realizes it's not his usual water😂😂😂

Really sweet, with a dynamic work on the video^^

fun fact- thick water is a medical necessity for some people. the trend of trying thick water has caused a shortage of it & the people who need thick water to be hydrated are suffering from it. plus most people take one sip then dump it out which is incredibly wasteful! many members of the disability community have spoken out about this issue.

_im supposed to be sleep but I’m up at 2:58am watching cats drink thick water._

Adorable!

I knew at least one of them was bound to be “weird”.🤣🤣

love your videos, its sad you dont have more views on your videos...

The *Why Is It Spicy* killed me. Lol

Hello! This is such an amazingly creative video not only for the funny "cat comments", very well timed and creative music, making fun of your ability to try and pronounce "dysphasia". This video was so well made I am using it in place of a tictok video for a mass media assignment in a college course. Thank you for being an advocate for stray animals. You are an inspiration!!

Anyone else suddenly have trouble swallowing even their own saliva while watching? The thought of drinking this just makes me gag slightly... but hey, I'm glad it exists! My elderly cousin is in the hospital right now and has dysphagia, so thickened water helps him stay hydrated.

Cat 4:00 muah

All of the cats are just like "Mother, are you trying to kill me?.."

I loved the "girl bye"

I couldn't drink that. It would remind me of saliva. 🤢

Ino is the only cat who gets the concept of thicc water. smart cat.

I love how cats act, they are so funny 😂

Adding a piece of fresh okra soaked overnight in water makes it thick but keeps the flavor neutral and pleasing

My God, just watching it pour/glop makes me feel like I'm drowning

I wish I was just as care-free as that siamese.

This proves that cats are smarter than we thought

They are so cute.

0:01 it looks like their chewing the water

They should find a way to make this water not taste bad, imagine if you could only drink two glasses of it per day but it would count as six glasses and you'd feel perfectly hydrated.

Loving the tortie haha

The other cats was too stunned to speak

THE ''WHY IS IT SPICY-'' CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD *SO GOOD* IT HURTS TO BREATHE

0:09 almost sounds like "stick water"

Ayo you have more cats than brain cells I have left

This is the best thing I have seen on youtube so far.

Just like humans, they'll drink it if they're genuinely thirsty. But they'd rather not.

This reminds me of the time I gave carbonated water to two puppies and a dog. One of the puppies was terrified (ok, they both didn’t like it) but because one of them kept going back, all of them just kept drinking it. It was pretty funny to watch

This was oddly so satisfying to watch 😂 thanks for the vid

I love how that one cat inhales the thick water while all the other cats are disgusted af

Love your channel! Just saw the cats trying catnip for the first time and now this😊❤

I worked at an old folk's home once and they had thick EVERYTHING. Thick water, thick juice, thick coffee...

Crazy cat lady for sure

Well, at least it's not the heavy water that's used at nuclear power plants. XD

This was a really well made and entertaining video, good job! The sound effects were perfect for the cats, it matched their reactions so well haha

Underrated channel. These cats are great

the 2nd to last cat is an absolute menace

LMAO they looked instantly offended