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Cats with cat plague start drinking a lot of water and not eating

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Ava Williams
If a cat suffering from feline plague starts drinking a lot of water and not eating, it may be a sign that the cat is getting better, and its mental state and appetite have begun to recover. The owner can prepare the cat’s favorite food and try to choose food that is easy to chew and digest, but it cannot be taken lightly. Treatment The medicine cannot be stopped. In addition, the increase in body temperature may also be the reason why the cat drinks a lot of water. The owner can measure the cat's temperature and explain the situation to the doctor.

The main symptoms of cat plague are high fever (body temperature above 40°C), frequent vomiting, diarrhea, and severe leukopenia. During the course of the disease, the cat will not eat or drink, which will lead to severe autologous depletion, muscle loss and rapid weight loss. . Many cats also die due to lack of nutrition and dehydration. Therefore, when a cat’s appetite begins to recover during treatment, it is a positive sign. The cat starts drinking a lot of water, which also means that the cat is seriously dehydrated. It is recommended that the owner supplement the cat with glucose water to replenish energy and water, and prepare the cat’s favorite food, preferably easy-to-chew and digestible food.

Secondly, the cat started drinking a lot of water. This does not mean that the cat has completely recovered. The treatment plan still needs to be continued. Anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs that inhibit virus proliferation, drugs for gastrointestinal maintenance, etc. must continue to be used. . You can check the cat’s white blood cell level to see if it has increased. If the white blood cell level increases, it means that the cat has a high hope of recovery.

In addition, a sharp increase in body temperature may also make cats thirsty. Therefore, it is recommended that owners check the cat’s body temperature. If the body temperature is too high, they need to communicate with the doctor in time to adjust the treatment plan.