My senior cat has white gums, drinks/pees a lot. Is it kidney disease?

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I believe my cat has anemia. He has white gums, constantly drinks water and constant urination, because hes old he no longer cleans himself so he ends up with mats on his chest and arms from drooling. Is this a sign of kidney disease? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 19 years old | 7 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

White gums are a sign of anemia, and in a cat Tommy's age, kidney disease is common. Signs of it include excessive drinking and urination, but that can also be caused by diabetes or hyperthyroidism. From your description, it doesn't sound like he's in good shape at the moment, and I strong encourage an immediate vet visit for him. It's not fair to leave him in this condition, and he needs to be seen by a vet to determine if his symptoms can be treated. Please take him into a vet now.

My senior cat has white gums, drinks/pees a lot. Is it kidney disease?

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