My 1 yr-old at drinks a lot of water.?

Question

Are there any particular dry foods I can buy that reduce a cat's desire for water? My cat drinks quite a bit of water each day and then of course has to load up the litter box.

Answer 1

Yes everyone who wrote Kidney and diabetes is correct but the more likely condition of a cat only 1 yr old is Urinary Tract Infection.

She will drink lots of water and pee a lot this is her way of trying to clear the bacteria out of her urinary tract it makes it feel better. When you have a UTI your bladder muscles spasms all the time and causes pain but if the bladder is full it relieves some of the discomfort.
Have a UA test done to be sure if not she is just obcess with water and she will possibly grow out of this.

Answer 2

Take your cat with a urine sample (if you can get one) to the vet. Although it's unusual for young cats to have urinary tract problems it's not uncommon. I have one cat who drinks a lot of water, he has been tested and cleared by the vet, he is just quirky and likes water but it is essential to have the vet check done or permanent urinary tract damage and blockages from crystals (more likely in cats only fed dry diets) can result.

Cats who eat a lot of dry food tend to drink more and rightly so. I would be inclined to give the cat more wet food, but in the form of raw meaty chunks, which are also good for their teeth and gums.

A vet check first to rule out any serious problem is a must.

Answer 3

Your cats problem might not be thirst. Cats showing increased thirst and/or increased urination could have the following conditions: diabetes and/or kidney disease. Neither one of these are conditions you want to mess around with. The best thing you can do is to make an appointment with your Veterinarian ASAP! A Veterinarian will examine and assess the situation. The earlier you catch these conditions, the less likely for your cat to suffer from secondary distresses such as dehydration, kidney failure, diabetic shock, etc...

If your cat begins to show the following symptoms in the meantime (while waiting for the office to open tomorrow), I would get him/her into the Veterinarian tonight: lethargy (weakness), your cats gums change from a normal pink color to pale or white, arching the back (not just while stretching; this could mean abdominal pain and/or kidney pain).

If one of those conditions are present, the treatment can range from insulin injections and/or diet change to a hospital stay to rehydrate and monitor.

Answer 4

I think restricting the amount of water your cat wants is animal abuse. Why on earth would you want to reduce a cats desire for water? Let your cat drink for crying out loud. But also increased water consumption and urinations is a sign of kidney problems, so take your cat to the vet right away because your kitty needs you and can't speak for her/himself if there is a problem. rembember your kitty loves you

Answer 5

call your vet and see if the cat needs an appointment. could be diabetes, kidney problems or maybe something else.

i also don't think that you can actually reduce a cat's desire for water....doesn't sound too healthy....

that's part of eating and drinking for everyone....a litter box and toilet....(not trying to be sarcastic)....so you may have to buck it up and scoop the litter more frequently....just remember, you wouldn't want to use a dirty "toilet" would you?

Answer 6

Try soaking the food in water for a few minutes. Either way she's going to get the same amount of water. Get a bigger litter box and it won't feel like that much waste.

Answer 7

once you assert eating water all day, you propose continually refilling his cup, suitable? If it is merely refilled a pair circumstances, it is effective. I doubt that he might have water intoxication as he's eating and eating different issues as nicely, no longer merely water. Take him to the wellbeing care professional tho: it rather is a symptom of diabetes. He could additionally merely be dealing with somewhat. He might actually have a chilly, or dry mouth. Take him to the wellbeing care professional: in many circumstances, a mom's instinct (somethings incorrect) is right. eating water is wide-spread, and persons flow with the aid of stages with it. there are circumstances as quickly as I drink quite some water.

Answer 8

Drinking a lot of water, more than usual is a sign that there is an underlying problem, maybe get your cat checked.

Answer 9

I have heard of cats being diabetic. when humans are diabetic they sometimes drink a lot and feel that they cannot quench their thirst. you may have to take your cat to the vet to check her/him out.

Answer 10

You might want to have your cat checked for diabetes: As with people, that can cause thirst.