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Increased water intake in cats
Consider the following issues when your cat's water intake increases significantly:
- The food contains too much oil and high salt content.
- When the weather is hot, pets tend to drink more water to compensate for increased water evaporation and urination for cooling down.
- Liver and kidney diseases can also lead to excessive water consumption.
- Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia with weight loss may indicate diabetes.
It is recommended to observe the cat's excretion habits and consult a veterinarian promptly if the condition worsens.
Causes of increased water intake in cats:
- The environment is hot, or the food fed to the cat is too salty, leading to frequent water consumption.
- Kidney or uterine diseases, such as diabetes or uterine pyometra, can also cause increased water intake.
Early symptoms of feline uterine pyometra:
Uterine pyometra in cats is generally caused by bacterial ascending or hematogenous infection. Early clinical manifestations include abdominal distension, depression, lethargy, decreased appetite, and even anorexia. If it is an open uterine pyometra, purulent secretions may flow from the urethra, and the cat may lick its vulva. Diagnosis requires a visit to the veterinarian for an ultrasound examination.
Treatment of feline uterine pyometra:
Uterine pyometra can be divided into two types: open and closed. Conventional antibiotic treatment is not very effective for closed uterine pyometra. The fundamental solution is surgical removal of the diseased uterus and ovaries. For open uterine pyometra, antibiotics can be chosen for treatment, either orally or intravenously administered.