Signs of a dying cat due to dehydration

Dehydration is a serious threat to a cat's health, and the signs of a cat dying from dehydration mainly include loss of skin elasticity, sunken eye sockets, cold paws, and shock. If you notice these symptoms in your cat, it is recommended to take it to a pet hospital as soon as possible. If the dehydration is caused by vomiting or diarrhea, it is best to replenish water through infusion. Prolonged dehydration without correction will severely threaten the cat's life and even lead to death.

1. Loss of skin elasticity

The most direct symptom of dehydration in cats is poor skin elasticity. Cat owners can gently squeeze the skin behind the cat's neck. If the skin remains in the squeezed shape for an extended period, it indicates that the cat is beginning to show signs of dehydration, and the longer it takes to recover, the more severe the dehydration becomes.

1. Sunken eye sockets

The soft tissue behind the eyeball is rich in moisture, so when a cat is dehydrated, the eyeball will sink into the socket. In severe dehydration, the third eyelid may even protrude.

1. Cold paws

A dehydrated cat's paws are very cold. Cat owners can touch their cat's paws. If they are below normal temperature and feel very cold, it is possible that the cat is severely dehydrated.

1. Shock

Severe dehydration can cause hypovolemic shock in cats, leading to coma. If active treatment is not provided at this time, the cat may die at any moment.