On very hot days it is normal to increase water consumption, which is quite common in dogs, as they are more active animals and athletes; cats, on the other hand, do not have a habit of drinking a lot of water, and often still need to be stimulated to remember to drink, at least a little water every day.
The low water consumption by the felines refers to their ancestor, a cat that lived in the desert and therefore could have spent several days without drinking at least the minimum of water, which does not mean that they do not need water to live., because today with the industrialization of food and several changes in the routine of the domestic cat, we know that the intake of water is extremely important, however, when an adult cat or a baby cat increases in excess the amount of water ingested, you should be aware of it.
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First we must consider what is the normal amount that a cat should ingest, for this it is necessary to know the routine and personality of your cat, because polydipsia (when the cat drinks more water than normal) and the resulting polyuria (when the cat urinates more than normal) are mildly subtle symptoms.for a feline, and it may take some time for the guardian to realize that the cat’s health isn’t going well.
The water consumption considered normal for a domestic cat is 45 ml / kg / day, higher amounts will also increase the amount of urine removed, so if a cat urinates in excess and in large quantities will probably also increase its water consumption.This is usually the first symptom perceived by the tutor, there are laboratory tests that can be performed to calculate the urinary flow of the cat in order to obtain more accurate results in order to close the diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment Laboratory procedures usually require sedation and passage of a tube through the uretral canal , so that only the veterinarian can perform this procedure.
However, another method you can try at home, to see if your cat drinks more water than usual, is to use a measuring bowl or measure the amount of water you pour into the bowl at the beginning of the day.day, re-measure the water left in the cooler and divide it by the weight of your cat, if it exceeds 45 ml / kg, warn your veterinarian, but it is necessary that your cat does not drink water from other sources such as pots, sinks, aquariums, etc., otherwise the result will go wrong.And, similarly, if you have more than one cat, the result is also not reliable, because it is not possible to separate by the amount of water that each drinks in the same container.
For more information on how much water a cat should drink per day, see this other Animal Expert article.
Polydipsia and polyuria are symptoms, usually initial, and not the disease itself, are signs that your cat may have one of the following problems:
In addition, the use of certain medicines such as corticosteroids and certain anti-inflammatory drugs also leads the animal to increase the amount of urine removed and to try to compensate for the increase in water consumption.
If your cat is adult and obese and you notice that it drinks a lot of water and urine, take it to the vet, since it is necessary to close a correct diagnosis because these are fatal diseases if they are not treated. on time and in a proper manner.
If you’ve just adopted a puppy and have noticed that you drink too much water and urine more, consult your veterinarian for possible dysfunctions from the same diseases as well as urinary tract infections, if the problem is detected early, the animal improves during treatment, but it is necessary to make changes to the kitten’s routine to offer a better quality of life to offer a better quality of life , because if the cat is diagnosed with diabetes or thyroid disease, there is no cure, and the guardian should consult with the veterinarian to better care for a kitten in these conditions.
As noted, these early symptoms are often not noticed by tutors on time, which slightly complicates the disease that the cat may have, which contributes to the decompensation of the body as a whole, leading not only to worsening of these initial symptoms but to the onset of other symptoms, such as vomiting, apathy and symptoms related to the compromised cat system.
If you notice other symptoms besides vomiting, more water and more urine, take your kitten to the vet right away.
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This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any type of diagnosis, we suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any condition or discomfort.
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