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Dehydration can be a serious problem for both kittens and adults cats. Any imbalance of water and electrolytes (minerals) in the body can cause serious complications.
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The simplest way to test for dehydration in a kitten or cat is by "tenting" the skin on its back and watching how quickly the skin snaps back into place.
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Acute or chronic diarrhea that fails to respond to normal medications may be the result of an overgrowth of E. coli bacteria in your cat's digestive tract. This overgrowth is called an E.coli "bloom".
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Dehydration is a serious condition and must not be ignored. If your cat is not drinking enough water, there are simple steps you can take to increase its water consumption.
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We all have been raised with a myth that cats love milk. it is not actually recommended that you give your cat cow's milk. This article discusses why and offers better options to give your favorite feline.
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To preserve the length of a cat's chest coat and to prevent staining, we often prefer to have the kitty drink from a water bottle rather than a bowl. A trick to get your cat to drink from a water bottle is using tuna water.
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A home-made water fountain provides an ideal thirst-quencher for your cat while keeping them dry too.