Generally, cats that only drink water but do not eat are not necessarily feline plague. Most of them may be caused by gastrointestinal discomfort. It may also be that the cat suffers from oral disease. There may also be cases where the cat does not eat and only drinks water. If the cat appears Not eating or drinking, feeling lethargic, and frequently having diarrhea and vomiting, this situation requires attention and you need to take your cat to the pet hospital for examination in time.
1. Indigestion
When cats have indigestion, they will not want to eat and only drink water. Because indigestion is usually accompanied by bloating, they will easily feel bloated as soon as they eat. When full, cats tend to lose their appetite. Generally, cats will drink water to help relieve this problem. At this time, the owner can choose easily digestible food for the cat.
2. Gastrointestinal discomfort
Gastrointestinal discomfort can also cause cats to lose appetite and refuse to eat. Generally, this situation may be caused by cats overeating, unhygienic food, etc. Therefore, owners must pay attention to reasonably arrange the cat’s diet, adjust feeding methods in a timely manner, and relieve gastrointestinal fatigue.
3. Oral or dental disease
Dental disease or oral disease can also cause a cat’s loss of appetite. Generally, cats will only drink water in this case, and the pain of the disease will make the cat unable to chew food. Therefore, it is recommended that when this situation occurs again, the owner can check the status of the cat’s teeth and oral cavity.
4. Feline Distemper
If a cat is infected with Feline Distemper, it will also take the initiative to drink a lot of water due to the increase in body temperature, but it will also be accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea. Therefore, if these symptoms are discovered, it is recommended that the owner seek medical treatment promptly.
