Cat plague starts to drink a lot of water and not eat, which is likely a sign of the cat's improvement, and its mental state and appetite begin to recover. The owner can prepare the cat's favorite food and try to choose foods that are easy to chew and digest, but it cannot be taken lightly, and the treatment medication cannot be stopped. In addition, the increase in body temperature may also be the reason why the cat drinks a lot of water. The owner can take the cat's body temperature and explain the situation to the doctor.
The symptoms of cat plague are mainly characterized by high fever (body temperature above 40℃), frequent vomiting, diarrhea, and severe leukocytopenia. During the course of the disease, cats will not eat or drink, which will lead to severe autologous consumption and muscle loss will quickly become thinner. Many cats also die due to insufficient nutrition and dehydration. Therefore, when the cat's appetite begins to recover during treatment, it is a positive signal. When a cat starts to drink a lot of water, it also means that the cat has severe water shortage. It is recommended that the owner replenish the cat with glucose water to replenish energy and moisture, and prepare the cat's favorite food, preferably food that is easy to chew and digest.
Secondly, cats start to drink a lot of water, which does not mean that the cat has completely recovered. The treatment plan still needs to be continued. Anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs that inhibit virus proliferation, drugs that maintain gastrointestinal maintenance, etc. must continue to be used. You can check whether the cat's white blood cell level has risen. If the white blood cells have risen, it means that the cat has great hope of recovery.
In addition, a sharp increase in body temperature may also make the cat feel thirsty. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner check the cat's body temperature. If the body temperature is too high, it is necessary to communicate with the doctor in time and adjust the treatment plan.