Whether it is normal for cats to drink a lot of water needs to be judged based on the specific situation. If the weather is hot, long-term strenuous exercise, or eating too salty food, it is normal for cats to drink more water. It can replenish water for the body and relieve moss. caused by moisture loss. If the cause is diabetes, infectious peritonitis, chronic interstitial nephritis, hyperthyroidism, diabetes insipidus, etc., then drinking too much water is abnormal. Through active treatment, the development of the disease can be controlled and the impact of the disease on the body can be reduced. of damage. If the condition is serious, it is recommended that the owner take the cat for medical treatment.
1. The weather is hot
If the weather is hot, it will speed up the body's metabolism, causing the body's water to be discharged through sweat, resulting in thirst. It will improve by drinking more water, which is a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment.
2. Long-term strenuous exercise
Long-term strenuous exercise will cause excessive loss of water in the body, causing thirst and dry skin, and the cat will drink more water. Improvement is a normal physiological reaction and generally does not require medication.
3. Eating too salty food
If your cat often eats too salty food, it will cause excessive loss of water in the body. When the cat drinks more water, it is Normal reaction.
4. Diabetes
It is a metabolic disease. Symptoms such as polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss will occur after the disease. You can take hypoglycemic drugs under the guidance of a doctor. Medical treatment can control the increase in blood sugar in the body and help the symptoms of physical discomfort gradually subside.
5. Infectious peritonitis
It is mainly caused by infectious peritoneal virus infection. It is a chronic and progressive disease. After becoming ill, it will lead to a large amount of ascites, and it will also lead to continued water intake. Increase. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and improve by intravenous infusion of antiviral drugs.
6. Chronic interstitial nephritis
It is a disease characterized by renal tubular and interstitial lesions. It is generally affected by drugs and pyelonephritis, resulting in a slowdown in body metabolism. Changes occur, resulting in increased sweating, affecting the absorption of water in the body, resulting in excessive drinking. It needs to be improved by taking antibiotics and drugs to repair the renal tubules under the guidance of a doctor.
7. Hyperthyroidism
MainlyCaused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormone, symptoms such as palpitation, trembling hands, and thick neck will appear. As thyroid hormone continues to be secreted in the body, energy metabolism will be accelerated, resulting in excessive water loss and increased water consumption. It can be improved by taking drugs that inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis under the guidance of a doctor.
8. Diabetes insipidus
If you suffer from uremia, it will increase the frequency of urination and cause a large amount of water loss, which can be relieved by drinking more water. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and take antidiuretic hormone drugs to improve the condition.
The cat’s physical condition should be observed at any time during the recovery period. If the physical discomfort symptoms have not completely subsided, it is recommended to seek medical review regularly to understand the physical recovery situation.
