Cat hydration

Cat Dehydration - Causes 

What are the causes of dehydration in cats?

• Vomiting and or diarrhea are the first signs.
• Sickness - A sick cat may go off his food and water , therefore not receive enough fluids and become dehydrated.
• Increase in urination - Medical conditions such as diabetes and renal failure in which the cat urinates more often may cause dehydration.
• Heatstroke
• Lack of fresh drinking water.
• Shock and stress
• Blood loss (Disease or wounds)
• Fever

Dehydration has three classes:

1.Mild dehydration: up to 5%

2.Moderate dehydration: 5 - 10%

3.Severe dehydration: 10% or more