Anyone deal with dehydration issues with their kitties?

Status
Not open for further replies.
Valerie & Fred

Valerie & Fred

Member Since 2023
Calling the vet in the am to see if I can get Fred in for some fluids. Noticed his skin isn’t snapping back very fast at all and he seems like he’s exhausted and wants to sleep more than usual.

anyone else have problems with dehydration? Is it a normal occurrence with diabetes?
Not sure what else I can do for Fred to up his water intake. He already drinks a good amount of water all day and I also mix a lot into his food to make it soupy every time he eats.

anything else I can do at home for the time being? :(
 
Last edited:
It sounds like you're doing everything right, so don't be too hard on yourself. I'm not an expert, but if he's drinking water and you're mixing it in with food, then is it possible something else is going on with him? Maybe something kidney related?

I had to give my Snickers sub q fluids at home a few times just a few weeks ago. Maybe your vet can teach you to do the same? It was scary at first, but it got easier as it went on. It's just a thought, in case your vet thinks that regular fluids are necessary.
 
Snickers and Chrissy said:
It sounds like you're doing everything right, so don't be too hard on yourself. I'm not an expert, but if he's drinking water and you're mixing it in with food, then is it possible something else is going on with him? Maybe something kidney related?

I had to give my Snickers sub q fluids at home a few times just a few weeks ago. Maybe your vet can teach you to do the same? It was scary at first, but it got easier as it went on. It's just a thought, in case your vet thinks that regular fluids are necessary.
Click to expand...
Im trying everything. I’m also thinking its probably kidney related…seems like he’s dehydrated every time we take him in so I’ll definitely ask about that and see what she recommends. Thanks! :cat:
 
Good luck and do ask the vet to check on his kidneys and thyroid, so that you can rule those out of being the reason for his dehyration, and if it presists as they have already mentioned subcutaneous fluids can be a good option
 
Veronica & Babu-chiri said:
Good luck and do ask the vet to check on his kidneys and thyroid, so that you can rule those out of being the reason for his dehyration, and if it presists as they have already mentioned subcutaneous fluids can be a good option
Click to expand...
Thanks, will do! He unfortunately was only able to see a tech that day being such short notice, so he got some subcutaneous fluids and sent home right away. That totally perked him up though he’s been up and about most of the day since then. Not sleeping nearly as much. I’m definitely gonna keep an eye on it though and see what’s up during his next appointment with the doc :joyful:
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top