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Switched Devon Rex from dry food to canned (Wellness Core fish blend-no poultry products)about 5 days ago due to inceased vomiting. He now is not drinking or urinating - though still eating fine. Tried giving him diluted beef broth, but no go either. What can I do?

Submitted: 282 days and 3 hours ago.

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Value: $9

Status: CLOSED

Age: 8; Male; Breed: Devon Rex

Already Tried:
Gave him diluted beef broth. No results.

Posted by Dr. P 282 days and 3 hours ago.

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hi XXXXXX,
by switching him to canned food then you are automatically increasing his water intake. I usually switch renal failure cats to canned food for this reason. If you are concerned, then when putting down his canned food, just mix a little water in with that.

282 days and 3 hours ago.

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I considered that as well. My concern is the lack of urination. He is otherwise "normal." Such as that is for this breed....

Posted by Dr. P 282 days and 3 hours ago.

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He could have a very low grade UTI. You could get a urine checked just to be sure and if all is normal then I wouldn't overly worry about the change in drinking and urination

282 days and 3 hours ago.

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Thank you. I'll try adding water to his food at next feeding.

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You are welcome!
Happy valentines' day

Dr. P

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Switched Devon Rex from dry food to canned (Wellness Core fish blend-no poultry products)about 5 days ago due to inceased vomiting. He now is not drinking or urinating - though still eating fine. Tried giving him diluted beef broth, but no go either. What can I do?

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Age: 8; Male; Breed: Devon Rex

Already Tried:
Gave him diluted beef broth. No results.

Answer

hi XXXXXX,
by switching him to canned food then you are automatically increasing his water intake. I usually switch renal failure cats to canned food for this reason. If you are concerned, then when putting down his canned food, just mix a little water in with that.

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I considered that as well. My concern is the lack of urination. He is otherwise "normal." Such as that is for this breed....

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He could have a very low grade UTI. You could get a urine checked just to be sure and if all is normal then I wouldn't overly worry about the change in drinking and urination

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Thank you. I'll try adding water to his food at next feeding.

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You are welcome!
Happy valentines' day

Dr. P

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Switched Devon Rex from dry food to canned (Wellness Core fish blend-no poultry products)about 5 days ago due to inceased vomiting. He now is not drinking or urinating - though still eating fine. Tried giving him diluted beef broth, but no go either. What can I do?

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Age: 8; Male; Breed: Devon Rex Already Tried: Gave him diluted beef broth. No results.

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hi XXXXXX,by switching him to canned food then you are automatically increasing his water intake. I usually switch renal failure cats to canned food for this reason. If you are concerned, then when putting down his canned food, just mix a little water in with that.

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I considered that as well. My concern is the lack of urination. He is otherwise "normal." Such as that is for this breed....

Answer

He could have a very low grade UTI. You could get a urine checked just to be sure and if all is normal then I wouldn't overly worry about the change in drinking and urination

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Thank you. I'll try adding water to his food at next feeding.

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You are welcome! Happy valentines' dayDr. P

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Age: 8; Male; Breed: Devon Rex

Already Tried:
Gave him diluted beef broth. No results.

hi XXXXXX,
by switching him to canned food then you are automatically increasing his water intake. I usually switch renal failure cats to canned food for this reason. If you are concerned, then when putting down his canned food, just mix a little water in with that.

You are welcome!
Happy valentines' day

Dr. P