2007-12-26 10:45:07 · 18 answers · asked by muvybuf47 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
My friend's cat was doing this and her cat had Diabetes.
Take your cat to the vet and have her/his blood checked. Let the vet make the diagnosis.
Diabetes is treatable with medication.
2007-12-26 10:53:55 · answer #1 · answered by Seablanco1 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
One of my cats started drinking a lot more and I called my vet. The doctor came by my house and took some blood from my cat and discovered it was diabetic. She stopped by the house because she did not want the cat to be frightened. If the cat became hyper most likely it would effect the blood sugar count and give a false reading on how much insulin she needed. I had to give my cat insulin injections twice daily. Just like a human being. The doctor said she was overweight and put her on a diet. It took about 9 months but she lost weight and the diabetes went away. It was quite an ordeal but I was so grateful to get a good veterinarian who knew what she was doing.
2007-12-26 11:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by marilynredpeper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the cat checked out at once. Getting into poison can make a animal drink more water, diabetes could also be the problem. Either way, not good!
2007-12-26 11:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by S. B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already have fine advice from the other answers. Yes-get your cat to the vet as this can be very, very serious and very painful for your cat.
2007-12-26 11:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by Debbie Jane (after Jack and Dann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could just be thirsty -- the air gets drier in winter. It's possible, though, that your cat may be having a problem with its thyroid, or it could be an early sign of diabetes. You should probably have the vet check out your cat just to make sure.
2007-12-26 10:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by ktrb 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Probbably dehydration but if it keeps drinking a lot maybe a track infection. Or see a vet if really worried. Never can be to careful about these things
2007-12-26 11:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by ecogg 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
That should be a definite flag to you to have a blood panel run on your cat for signs of kidney problems, diabetes or hypterthyroidism - all very common in cats over the age of eight (not all of them at the same time!)
2007-12-26 10:52:03 · answer #7 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
How old is cat?
If it's a senior, then most likely to do with renal (kidneys).
If young kitty, then urinary tract problems/diabetes and a few other medical probs. are a possibility,.. pls. take to VET ASAP.
Gd. luck.
2007-12-26 10:52:47 · answer #8 · answered by deltadawn 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Possible urinary tract infection, diabetes or kidney problems. I'd get my cat a check-up ASAP.
2007-12-26 10:51:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Have they had diarrhea or vomitting lately? Could be good old dehydration, or the cats could be extra thirsty. Keep an eye out.
2007-12-26 10:48:20 · answer #10 · answered by Stacy M 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋