Drinking Lots Of Water?

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Hi guys, my 13 year old Bengal is a good water drinker from kitten. Two weeks ago, he had Dental and 5 teeth pulled and he’s been doing great. Now, he drinks more than before, after eating his wet and dry food. He also pees regularly every 3-4 during the day, and maybe once at night. Is his drinking habit a good thing? thanks
 

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It is a good thing, as long as there are no health reasons that he is drinking more. Has he had a complete check up recently? I know diabetes can cause a cat to drink more, as can kidney issues. If he has not had a complete physical with blood work recently i would get that done.

Hopefully it is just that his mouth feels better after getting rid of the bad teeth. But i would rather be safe and have him checked. Do keep us updated!
 
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It is a good thing, as long as there are no health reasons that he is drinking more. Has he had a complete check up recently? I know diabetes can cause a cat to drink more, as can kidney issues. If he has not had a complete physical with blood work recently i would get that done.

Hopefully it is just that his mouth feels better after getting rid of the bad teeth. But i would rather be safe and have him checked. Do keep us updated!
Yeah, he had a blood work done day before his dental, checks out fine. I’ll definitely keep an eye on his new habit.
 

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Unless the dental caused something bad.

Flushing off chemicals and poispns is good, but excessive drinking is often a symptom
 

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One thing I noticed before my senior kitty was diagnosed with diabetes—in addition to increased drinking and urination—was that his urine clumps were sticky. It puzzled me for awhile until I realized...:doh:...that a high level of glucose was spilling into his urine. Then it was off to the vet. It’s good your guy had his blood work done and that you’re keeping an eye on him!
 

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Tobermory Tobermory , how can you tell if the cat's urine clumps are sticky if you use clumping litter?
H hunter1 . My bengal and my other cat were both good water drinkers. Timmer has since gone over the Rainbow Bridge but Lupita still drinks water very well. I think 3-4 pees a day is reasonable.
 

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Tobermory Tobermory , how can you tell if the cat's urine clumps are sticky if you use clumping litter?
H hunter1 . My bengal and my other cat were both good water drinkers. Timmer has since gone over the Rainbow Bridge but Lupita still drinks water very well. I think 3-4 pees a day is reasonable.
The clumps stuck to the sides of the box more than normal clumps do, but the biggest thing was how they stuck to the scoop. The main part of the clump would fall away from the scoop but would leave behind a layer of urine-soaked litter that was incredibly hard to get off the scoop. When I tried to scrape it off and out of the holes, it then stuck to whatever I was using to scrape...and still stayed stuck in the openings in the scoop. If it happens to you, there’s no mistaking it. Sticky. :) That resolved itself once he was on insulin.
 

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The clumps stuck to the sides of the box more than normal clumps do, but the biggest thing was how they stuck to the scoop. The main part of the clump would fall away from the scoop but would leave behind a layer of urine-soaked litter that was incredibly hard to get off the scoop. When I tried to scrape it off and out of the holes, it then stuck to whatever I was using to scrape...and still stayed stuck in the openings in the scoop. If it happens to you, there’s no mistaking it. Sticky. :) That resolved itself once he was on insulin.
Oh. My cat's clumps are like that if it builds up in the corners or if I scoop it when she's just went. I thought it was the type of cat litter or just how it is. If that is the case then all of my cats are diabetic.
I think I'm having an off day on the Cat Site and need a break. :)
 

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Oh. My cat's clumps are like that if it builds up in the corners or if I scoop it when she's just went. I thought it was the type of cat litter or just how it is. If that is the case then all of my cats are diabetic.
I think I'm having an off day on the Cat Site and need a break. :)
Oh, well, yeah. I have that issue, too, and I don’t have diabetic cats now (lost Max last summer at age 20). I’m using clumping grass litter now, and it does seem to stick more if I scoop too soon after they’ve used it.
 

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Aww...20 is a good life.
My little one is so fussy and a tad bit neurotic (in a good way) if I changed litter on her it would probably send her over the edge.
 

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i think a trip (or at least a phone call) to the vet is warranted. Stress and infection can cause blood sugars to rise, so can pancreatitis- all of which can trigger increased thirst.

You can also buy some urine test strips at the drug store--just hold it under the urine flow for a second and see how the color changes. (there's a colorguide on the side of the container). I would buy the test strips that test for both glucose and ketones. You should be able to buy for under $10. This won't substitute for a proper vet visit, but it is a quick and dirty way to determine glucose and insulin responses.

My bengal went through a very similar set of circumstances to yours. She was drinking more, peeing a bit more (but her pee clumps were larger) Turns out she had become diabetic, but I was able to get her off insulin within 4 months via diet change (and a 1.5 lb weight loss)
 
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Well, with all these information you guys shared, I will definitely keep an eye on him closely. He’s getting up there with his age, just a matter of time, just like us, can’t avoid illnesses. With his 13 years of age, he hasnt gotten sick, except when he fell off the top of the fridge twice. He limped and taken to vet, and was fine. He’s being check by his Vet on schedule, only way I keep him healthy.
 
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