Why is my cat eating/drinking more and constantly at the litter box?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This is concerning as it may be an indication that his diabetes is not well-controlled at the moment. I would highly recommend that you check in with a veterinarian as soon as possible to check for this possibility. If this is the case, they can work in getting him to feel better and then possibly focusing in controlling his diabetes better. Best of luck!

Thank you for using Boop by Petco! The symptoms you describe may be indicative of hyperthyroidism or diabetes, both of which are fairly common in older cats. Tests such as thyroid hormone levels (T4 and free T4) can be performed to rule out hyperthyroidism and chronically elevated glucose levels would be determined with a fructosamine level test. These are done with a blood sample, but are not routinely performed. I would also be happy to look at any test results you have for Dylan and provide a second opinion.

Poor Bob! The symptoms you describe could be caused by quite a few different things, so it's hard to say what might be wrong without being able to examine him and run some tests. Some possible causes would include diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or chronic kidney disease, which are all common problems in cats. I would recommend taking Bob to the vet for an exam as soon as you're able to. He/she can do blood work and a urinalysis to help diagnose the problem and see what kind of treatment is needed.

Hi there and thanks for posting! Increased water intake can have many causes- sometimes certain endocrine diseases such as diabetes or hyperthyroidism can cause excessive thirst. Other times, it can be due to kidney or liver disease. Another possibility may be a urinary tract infection. I would highly recommend Biscuit see her veterinarian as soon as possible. Your veterinarian may recommend blood work and running a urine test to help determine a cause. Once a diagnosis is made, Biscuit can receive the most appropriate treatments. I hope this helps and thanks again for posting!

Hi there! Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Vomiting and inappetence are sometimes seen with conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, dietary indiscretion, pancreatitis and chronic kidney disease, among many other Possibilities. It may be something as easy as just changing his diet to something that he can tolerate better. However, an examination by a veterinarian as well as minimal diagnostic data would be needed to rule out more concerning things. You can start by changing his diet to a sensitive stomach type diet. If no improvement, have him examined by a veterinarian to start therapy if needed based on findings. Good luck!

Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your question. I would recommend having her blood tested to ensure there are no abnormalities such as thyroid disease or diabetes. I would speak with the veterinarian again and see if you can bring her in to have her blood drawn and tested to rule out other causes. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Cody is super cute! I have never diagnosed Cushing's in a cat. It is exceedingly rare in cats. The most common causes for increased thirst/urination in older cats are: diabetes, kidney failure, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), cancer, liver disease and cancer. I recommend taking Cody to the Vet for full blood work (includes T4 and urine), it will rule out almost all of the above. I hope this helps and I wish you and Cody the best!

Hello and thanks for using Boop by Petco! From your description of signs, I would strongly suspect that Flynn may have diabetes. This very commonly causes increased thirst and urination, sticky urine (from the sugar in the urine) and weight loss. Other common causes of weight loss and increased thirst and urination in cats are kidney disease and thyroid disease. I have seen many cats that have more than one of these diseases at the same time. I would strongly recommend taking Flynn to a veterinarian for blood work and urinalysis. This will be the first step in diagnosing his actual condition so that you know how to treat him. I hope this helps and that Flynn gets feeling better soon!

Hi there. Common causes of increased water intake and urination in middle-aged or older cats would include diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and chronic kidney disease. I would recommend taking Willie to the vet for an exam when you are able to. Your veterinarian can do blood work and a urinalysis to help diagnose the problem and see what kind of treatment is needed.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. It sounds like Iggy is urinating quite frequently, so there is a chance there is an underlying reason for this. Causes of increased urination (& increased drinking) including endocrine (hormonal) diseases such as diabetes or hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, liver disease, or behavioral issues. I recommend having Iggy seen by your veterinarian who can perform blood tests to rule out some of these diseases very easily. If no obvious pathologic cause is found, Iggy's clinical signs may be behavioral in origin. Some things that can be done to help this is adding a litter box to the house, minimizing stress in the house, and adding in a feline pheromone diffuser such as Feliway. I hope this is helpful!