The main signs of a kitten dying of dehydration include loss of skin elasticity, sunken eye sockets, cold paws, shock, etc. If the kitten is found to have the above symptoms, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time. If it is dehydration caused by vomiting or diarrhea, it is best to replenish water through infusion in time. If dehydration is not corrected for a long time, it will seriously threaten the life and health of the cat and even lead to death.
1. Loss of skin elasticity
The most direct symptom of cat dehydration is the deterioration of skin elasticity, so the owner can gently pinch the skin on the back of the cat’s neck. If the skin remains pinched for a long time, If the shape does not change, it means that the cat has begun to become dehydrated. The longer the recovery time, the more serious the dehydration will be.
2. Sunken eye sockets
The soft tissue behind the eyeballs is rich in water, so when a kitten is dehydrated, the eyeballs will sunk into the eye sockets. When dehydration is severe, they can even see The cat’s third eyelid protrudes.
3. Cold claws
The dehydrated kitten’s claws are very cold, so the owner can touch the cat’s claws. If the temperature is lower than the normal temperature and very cold, then the cat will You may already be severely dehydrated.
4. Shock
Severe dehydration can cause hypovolemic shock in cats, leading to coma. Without active treatment at this time, the kitten may die at any time.
