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My cat will not drink water. It is important that I keep him hydrated as he was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis. We have been giving him 'tuna water' which he will take but just in the last day or so, he will not drink that either. What to do? I am frantic! Linda
Updated On October 13th, 2020
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 lbs
Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM 183
Veterinarian
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Hello. If Obie is eating a canned diet, he is actually getting quite a bit of liquid every day. Have you tried offering chicken or beef broths or stocks? Some cats also love to drink running water, so leaving a tap trickling may encourage Obie to drink more. If there is a medical reason he refuses to drink, then he may need to receive subcutaneous fluids ( under the skin a couple of days a week ). Have your veterinarian show you how to assess Obie for dehydration so you know if he is running into any problems. Thanks for contacting PetCoach.
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