Not necessarily. If a cat likes to drink water after exercising, this is normal, just like humans need to drink water in time to replenish moisture after exercising. It may also be that because of the hot weather, both cats and humans will feel thirsty easily, so cats will always want to drink water, which is normal.

What other situations cause cats to like to drink water?

Dehydration

If a cat suddenly drinks water desperately, it is likely that the body is dehydrated. Because the body lacks necessary water, the cat will drink water desperately. The cause of cat dehydration may be that the cat has diarrhea. Do not let the cat eat too greasy food. In addition, you should always keep some probiotics at home to regulate the cat's stomach.

Kidney problems　

But if the cat loves to drink water without any warning, and is also accompanied by depression, loss of appetite, etc., it may be that there is a problem with the cat’s kidneys. This is abnormal, and there is a high possibility of renal failure. It is recommended to take the cat for a checkup in time. If kidney failure is chronic, there may be no obvious symptoms in the early stages of the disease. However, you can notice that the cat has become thinner, drinks more water, and the fur has lost its luster, etc.

When food is too salty

Cats who eat too salty food and get angry will also cause cats to drink a lot of water. In addition to drinking water, it will also cause tears, hair loss, bad breath and other problems. When raising a cat, it is best to feed the cat a light diet and choose cat food that is low in salt and has a fire-reducing formula.