Why is my cat drinking so much water and losing weight?
Kidney Disease. High thirst and weight loss are early signs of the disease. Cats kidneys are so efficient that they can compensate for failing kidneys (not be ill) until 75% of the kidney function is lost. So it is very important to catch the disease before this happens.
What does it mean when a cat drinks a lot of water?
Three of the more common causes of excessive urination and excessive drinking in cats are diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and hyperthyroidism.
Why is my cat so skinny all of a sudden?
There are two main causes for a skinny cat: Either they aren’t eating enough, or they’re expending more calories than they are taking in. They may not be eating enough due to stress, dental disease, nausea or a host of other reasons.
Why is my cat losing weight but still eating a lot?
Hyperthyroidism. If your cat is eating more than usual, but still losing weight, hyperthyroidism could be another culprit as well. This happens from a benign tumor that’s being produced by hormones on the thyroid gland.
How do I know if my cat’s kidneys are shutting down?
Symptoms of end stage kidney failure in cats include general symptoms listed above, as well as dull, sunken eyes, inability to walk, body odor, incontinence in bladder or bowels seizures, confusion, refusal to eat or drink, twitching, blindness, pacing and restlessness, withdrawing, hiding and running away.
Do dying cats drink water?
Cats that are ill or dying will avoid eating food and drinking water as well. It’s important to note that a cat that isn’t eating at all, even when you tempt them with a favorite treat, isn’t necessarily dying. This cat may just need help!
Do cats know when they’re dying?
Because cats rely primarily on body language to communicate to one another, they must be attuned to biological and behavioral changes in the other animals around them. This includes detecting weakness or changes in body temperature and odor. They are also intuitive in that they often know when they are about to die.
How do I know if my cats kidneys are failing?