Water is as important and necessary for animals as it is for humans. A lack of it can cause serious illness. Water carries nutrients throughout the body, washes cells, and regulates body temperature.
Instructions
Step 1
The body of an animal is 90% water. And with a loss of already 10%, the pet may feel unwell. Cats drink water to make up for its loss during respiration and urination. In a number of diseases (diabetes, kidney disease), the supply of life-giving moisture is not fully restored. The same situation develops with diarrhea, vomiting and when a bacterial infection enters the body. When the temperature rises, the water evaporates faster and dehydration begins.
Step 2
Signs of the disease are: viscous saliva, sticky gums, falling eyes, loss of skin elasticity. If these symptoms occur, then the animal should be immediately shown to the veterinarian. The first thing the doctor will do is examine the cat. Check the skin, mucous membranes and determine the degree of dehydration. To identify the clinical picture, a biochemical blood test will be required. It will help identify the cause of the disease and determine the state of internal systems. Sometimes a blood test is not enough to make a diagnosis, in which case an ultrasound and x-ray are done.
Step 3
To restore normal water balance, doctors inject large amounts of saline solution intravenously or under the skin. Its amount and route of administration depends on the degree of dehydration. In severe cases, the pet is left in the hospital to provide daily medication support. Loss of water can kill the animal.
Step 4
Vomiting and diarrhea are common causes of dehydration and should be addressed as soon as possible. This will help homeopathic medicines that are diluted in water. The animal should be forced to drink the medicine until it feels better.
Step 5
After treatment, you need to carefully monitor the pet's nutrition. It is best to exclude dry food from the diet. When they enter the stomach, they draw out a large amount of liquid for digestion. During this period, liquid mixtures are more suitable. Cats drink much less often than dogs. And food for them is the main source of water. If the pet refuses to eat, then you need to force him and apply various tricks. It is better to slightly warm the food, then it will be more aromatic, which will certainly attract the cat. If the animal drinks little, then you need to pour a little chicken broth into a cup of water.
