There’s something magical about experiencing something for the first time — whether it is a child tasting ice cream or a puppy seeing snow. That same wonder is on full display in a now-viral TikTok video, where an adorable kitten drinks its first sip of water. The short clip has quickly garnered widespread attention, racking thousands of likes and a flood of comments from viewers who couldn’t resist the kitten’s charm.
Kitten gently drinks water from a bowl in viral TikTok video
The video, posted by TikTok user @fosterkittenmamma, opens with an adorably wide-eyed kitten near a bowl of water. With a curious dip of its nose, the kitten pauses briefly before gently lapping up the water. The kitten’s soft, endearing squeaks in the background only enhance the overwhelming cuteness of the scene. Meanwhile, other playful kittens can be seen exploring their surroundings, their antics adding an extra layer of charm to this already heart-melting moment.
At the time of writing, the video has gained over 643,000 likes and 3240 comments, with many users noting how precious the moment is. “They are so smol and they dont understand anything but being babies,” wrote one user. Another said, “The kittens got me to drink water, too… yay for hydration!” A third added, “The water bowl is like an ocean for him.”
Kittens, like many young animals, have specific needs when it comes to hydration. In the early weeks of their lives, kittens primarily get their hydration from their mother’s milk or, in the case of orphans, a kitten formula. As they reach around three to four weeks, and begin transitioning to solid foods, they should gradually learn to drink water.
At first, they may need some encouragement, such as using a shallow dish or gently dipping their paws in the water to spark curiosity. By around 8 weeks, most kittens are fully capable of drinking water on their own.
