How to Check Cats for Dehydration

Intermediate 20 min 12 steps 6607 views Rating: 4.5/5 Published: 2026-01-06

Take immediate action if necessary.. Monitor your cat's water intake.. Assess the gums' moistness.

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1

Take immediate action if necessary.

Step 1

Take immediate action if necessary.

2

Monitor your cat's water intake.

Step 2

Monitor your cat's water intake.

3

Assess the gums' moistness.

Step 3

Assess the gums' moistness.

4

Check the gums' capillary refill time (CRT).

Step 4

Check the gums' capillary refill time (CRT).

5

Test skin elasticity.

Step 5

Test skin elasticity.

6

Check the eyes.

Step 6

Check the eyes.

7

Feel the paws.

Step 7

Feel the paws.

8

Seek veterinary assistance.

Step 8

Seek veterinary assistance.

9

Let the vet run tests.

Step 9

Let the vet run tests.

10

Give your cat the treatment.

Step 10

Give your cat the treatment.

11

Look for underlying causes in sick cats.

Step 11

Look for underlying causes in sick cats.

12

Identify risk factors.

Step 12

Identify risk factors.

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