Is the amount of water my overweight cat drinks related to his weight?

Is your cat overweight? Is your cat drinking more water lately and worried that’s why he’s overweight?

Abnormal increases in drinking water, especially in obese cats, may indicate chronic illnesses such as diabetes.

Water has zero calories and is free of carbohydrates and fats. Your cat drank water and didn’t get overweight. Unless you add caloric foods to his water, it’s the only way your cat can get heavier by drinking water. If you’re adding sugar to the water of an overweight cat, that could be the cause. Adding sugar to the water of obese cats not only makes them overweight, but also causes additional health problems.

Some cats are genetically “heavy”. No matter how much or how much food they eat, they will still be heavy. Your fat cat may fall into one of these more stocky breeds. You can certainly find it by checking with your vet or by doing some simple searches online.

One of the main reasons your cat may be overweight is that it is likely that you are feeding your cat an imbalanced production of food, mostly made of corn. You need to switch your fat cat to a more balanced food that contains real meat protein, along with fats and carbohydrates in the ideal percentage range of ingredients. And don’t forget about vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients.

You may also be eating too much of your cat. Is he drinking too much food and calories he doesn’t need? If you have a habit of taking his food (probably dry food) out all day, he may overeat.

Have you recently changed his feeding pattern? Would you like to switch from canned or wet food to more dry food? Dried foods contain about 10% water, while canned foods usually contain 70-80% water. If you recently added or replaced wet canned foods with dried foods, the increase in dried foods could cause the fluff balls to drink more free water. In this case, drinking more free water would be a natural balance from consuming less water from his food.

Some cats just eat and eat, whether they are hungry or not. Your cat must eat when you’re bored. Getting the right dish size can reduce his food intake. Try as much as you can to avoid unbalanced diets in obese cats, just by reducing calories.

Is your overweight cat exercising consistently? Cats that snooze and relax all day are prone to obesity. If you recently added a new play toy, or if a thick fluffy ball just discovered a new play toy and his exercise increased, it’s a good activity. But he may need additional free water for exercise!

Water itself does not cause weight gain. If an overweight cat drinks too much water, it can be a sign of a more serious problem. Drinking too much water can cause your cat’s kidneys to fail. Other serious problems like thyroid gland and diabetes can also be the reason your heavy cat drinks a lot of water. Drinking more water, on the other hand, may be a natural consequence of lifestyle changes.

Careful observation and monitoring of cats is required if there are changes in their behavior, especially their diet. Find out online. Please consult your veterinarian. The veterinarian will perform the necessary tests to see if something is wrong.