mine is old and drinks more than when was young,think it could be the kidneys.
2007-02-05 00:17:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It might be, drinking lots of water can be a sign of kidney problems in older cats, if your not sure take it to the vet. Kidney problems in older cats cant be cured but it can be controlled by a low protein diet.
2007-02-05 00:21:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mas 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is drinking a lot then take him to the vet. It could be a sign of problems. My own cat has problems with his kidneys and we can't get him to drink enough! If there is anything wrong treatment or a change of diet can help him. If he's fit then how much he drinks isn't a problem. I've a very healthy 2 year old too and she drinks twice as much as the 'old man'.
2007-02-05 08:45:54 · answer #2 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Poor old kitty. When my cat had kidney stones the vet told me it was because he does not drink enough water and to take away the milk and give water instead. My poor cat [Christmas] was his name, suffered so much we eventually had to have him put to sleep. We found him at the stables where we used to keep our horses , covered in ringworm and took care of him , he eventually looked more like a Siamese , a white Siamese cat with dark ears and tip the tail dark as well. I was told by the vet that Male cats are prone to kidney stones as well. Hope your cat gets better soon.:)))
2007-02-05 08:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by Duisend-poot 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very possible. But only a vet can truly answer your questions. Unless you want to a lot of leg work. My cats are still young. And some days I don't think they drink enough. The question that maybe should be asked is, how much is your cat peeing? If you are really concerned talk to your vet.
2007-02-05 08:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by taowiccan1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a change in food that doesn't have as much moisture, or something underlying like Diabetes. I'd take your cat to the vet to have it checked out, just to be on the safe side. A lot of illnesses caused by old age can be managed with medication or a special diet.
2007-02-05 08:27:36 · answer #5 · answered by Keira H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a symptom of kidney disease. But could be other things too. I think you should take the cat to the Vet. Good luck.
2007-02-05 08:22:08 · answer #6 · answered by E-Razz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cats only drink water from the tap, the sit under it & meow at me to turn it on, or they drink from the washing up bowl as its always got water in it from rinsing stuff (just clear water). They don't drink from their bowl unless it's Whiskas Cat Milk.
2007-02-05 08:33:46 · answer #7 · answered by garlicjnr2001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my old cat and the kittens always drank the dish dry i find these tom cats drink rain water and a dish of tap water, don't think there is anything wrong, maybe you notice yours drinking more perhaps she is in more therefore she doesn't get the rain water
2007-02-05 08:49:09 · answer #8 · answered by susan will of the wisp 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not often, but maybie they find a place outside to drimk from. For example, one of my cats was drinking from an overturned table that was full of water. I have two cats called Salt and Pepper
2007-02-05 08:22:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there...senior cats develop age-related disorders such as chronic renal failure (CRF), hyperthyroidism, diabetes, etc which one of the symptoms is excessive thirst. All are life-threatening conditions if not treated quickly.
Feline CRF: http://felinecrf.com/what0.htm
Hyperthyroidism: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/thyroid__signs__symptoms_and_d.html
Feline Diabetes: http://felinediabetes.com/diabetes-info.htm
2007-02-05 08:23:32 · answer #10 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋