If you have not already done it and can afford it, I'd suggest you buy a running drinking fountain for him. Many cats prefer running water and, if that need is fulfilled, your cat may be less frustrated by the closed faucet / you may be able to reopen it. (You could, in addition, change the faucet to one that cats cannot open).

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

my cats have drinking fountains and still prefer the sinks. cats gonna cat

[–] PhoenixDog@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

My dogs are raw fed. Their dinner consists of their food, milk, homegrown eggs from our chickens, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and other various treats depending on the day.

They'll still go out and eat pig shit.