Is your cat drinking like a fish?
It's common knowledge that many cats start to drink more when they get older. Most spend years showing no interest in water and then suddenly you are filling the bowl up regularly and catching them at the tap, the pond, puddles...
It's easy to put this new found love of drinking down simply to ageing but there is usually a specific reason why an older cat starts to get more thirsty and in most cases if we identify the problem, we can initiate treatment and give your cat a longer and more comfortable life.
So, if you think your cat is drinking more, bring him in for a checkup and, if necessary, we can do blood tests to diagnose the problem. This can allow identification of problems including kidney or liver disease, an overactive thyroid gland, or diabetes.
Once the problem is identified a treatment programme can be sorted out. This may just involve a change of diet, though some cats benefit from ongoing treatment with regular medication or injections.
There is no cure for old age, but we can ease the symptoms and prevent or slow ongoing deterioration of your pet�s health.
So, if you are concerned that your pet is a bit too thirsty, give us a call, it's always worth a check-up to see what we can do.
