Cats don’t have a problem with seeing the water in the bowl but the reason they may not seem interested in it is that unlike dogs they are very picky. Each cat is unique and while some may have no problem with drinking water out of any bowl, some may prefer metal bowls over plastic ones, or they might enjoying drinking running water from the sink.Location is also important because most cats won’t touch water if it is too close to their food bowl. This is because in the wild felines prefer to keep their food far away from their water source to keep it clean of bacteria and other contamination.Cats are also very sensitive to smell and you should refill the bowl daily since if the water becomes stale your cat won’t be interested in it. There are also cats who might like to play in their water and if this is the case, changing the water each day and cleaning the bowl is a must.Furthermore, cats like consistency in their daily routine which is why you should always keep the water level the same every day. It shouldn’t get too low or be filled too high since it might confuse your cat and make it ignore the bowl.