Both cats need to be on wet food
because of urinary tract problems, and I have come to believe that wet food and limited ingredients are beneficial for every cat.
There are good dry cat foods but many cat experts today recommend wet / canned foods instead of dry
because of the urinary tract problems cats can have which are often linked to not having enough moisture in their diet.
A cat that begins eliminating outside the litter box may do so
because of a urinary tract problem, for example, or may be experiencing mobility problems caused by painful arthritic joints.
Not exact matches
Your veterinarian may have prescribed a certain formulation
because of health
problems such as dental or
urinary tract disease.
Many cats suffer in pain
because a cat parent assumes the cause
of the litter box aversion is due to a behavior
problem when in fact, it might be due to lower
urinary tract disease, renal failure, diabetes, or any number
of medical issues.
For instance, litterbox issues can occur
because of bladder health
problems, a
urinary tract infection, arthritis or metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
Because of the increased risk
of urinary tract disease in vegetarian and vegan cats, Vegecat products contain a
urinary acidifier (methionine) to help prevent
urinary tract problems; and they also produce a separate supplement that amplifies this effect.
Unfortunately, commercially available dog foods can exacerbate or cause
urinary tract problems because of high mineral content.
However,
because refusing to drink can be a sign
of urinary tract infections, hormonal imbalances, liver or kidney
problems and other serious conditions that require medical treatment, it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your pup not drinking.