How to Hydrate a Cat at Home (Not for emergencies / vet substitute)

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This is not a substitute for a vet visit or self diagnosis. Please see a vet if your cat is feeling unwell as it can be life threatening if they have been dehydrated or starving for prolonged periods of time.
(This is what we do it after seeing a vet as supplementary hydration)
My cat got runny poo for a day and is pretty dehydrated (This is the longest streak she had, any longer I will send her back to the vet). This runny poo, it is a by-product of the meds she's on. Anyway this is how to hydrate a cat at home, and this is good for those of you who is wondering how to hydrate a cat that won't drink water.... It can be tough.
There's some tips and tricks to how to find out in terms of how to tell if your cat is dehydrated~
Stuff used:
Electrolyte Drink Mix (different brand but pretty similiar stuff): amzn.to/2GioTGx
Soft Cone for neck (she is comfy in it): amzn.to/2SzRLMF
Feeding Syringes: amzn.to/3nrIF39
Scale: amzn.to/3jwzxb2
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  • @MeloCat
    @MeloCat3 жыл бұрын

    Hope you guys find this video helpful, but don't forget to consult your vet as this is not substitute for vet advice. (We went to the vet already) You can find the links to the products used in the description! Support my channel!!! (Links in video description) Patreon: If you have a few bucks to spare Amazon: If you do your shopping on Amazon, you can support with one click (no need to donate any money) Thanks so much, it means a lot to me! Hope you guys enjoyed the video!

  • @artillerest43rdva7
    @artillerest43rdva7 Жыл бұрын

    that was a great way to hydrate your cat. I have done IV fluids before, and used water in a syringe, but never with " cat flavoring" that really works well. have a great one.

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    Жыл бұрын

    Or you can take some lean pork and make a port stock no additives no salt nothing added but water, and serve to them diluted warm so they smell the meat... they love it too

  • @ali2q8o
    @ali2q8o3 жыл бұрын

    You're taking very good care of those cats, god bless you :)

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, it’s my life’s mission to take care of animals that are abandoned. Welcome to my cat fam abs thanks for watching my video!

  • @bobthebuilder7052
    @bobthebuilder7052 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MURZBO
    @MURZBO2 жыл бұрын

    she drinks up like a champ! that Japanese cat food where the broth is from looks tasty

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it really replenished her hydration levels , I know sometimes it's hard to get them to drink when they aren't feeling well this this did the job!

  • @fumichun
    @fumichun2 жыл бұрын

    That was genius! Thank you for sharing!

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    2 жыл бұрын

    All good! Glad it worked for you!!

  • @wanfarahwanzainuddin7850
    @wanfarahwanzainuddin78503 жыл бұрын

    Hope ding ding feels better already . You are a fantastic cat mom. I hope you get 1 million subscribers, your content is so cute

  • @sonderpov
    @sonderpov3 жыл бұрын

    Cats and soothing voice? SUBBED!

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    3 жыл бұрын

    welcome to my cat fam!!!

  • @PinkFlowers365
    @PinkFlowers3653 жыл бұрын

    ty

  • @WhiteeeChocolate
    @WhiteeeChocolate3 жыл бұрын

    This is such a genius tip! Thank you!

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Having 8 cats I always need to come up w funky ways .... I'm glad you found it useful ~~

  • @blackfrostmoonsong1732
    @blackfrostmoonsong17323 жыл бұрын

    Send love to Ding ding she so wonderful! Hope you have a good day Mel :)

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awww thank you!!!! I am doing that as I’m texting mow

  • @neilparmar5705
    @neilparmar57053 жыл бұрын

    Cute cats, How many do you have?

  • @ddarupporu
    @ddarupporu3 жыл бұрын

    Wow I dont think you are force feeding... She is drinking on her own! My cat refuses to open his mouth at all....😭

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's more like luring her....

  • @thecrow569
    @thecrow5693 жыл бұрын

    Great video ding ding be strong

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Meowwwww her appetite is so good

  • @Nativestyles
    @Nativestyles3 жыл бұрын

    “Kinda like cocaine.” dead😂

  • @nikkitobin8356
    @nikkitobin83563 жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the visit

  • @amagickalmeliss
    @amagickalmeliss3 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel. I have 7 inside cats (down from 10) and 4 outside cats My holistic vet said that I should get my cats used to eating cat soup - adding as much water to their wet food as they’ll allow. She said recent research has showed that most cats are borderline with kidney disease as a result of them not consuming enough water. I also give them Aminavast and asparagus which is very cooked then liquified in a blender for urinary health.

  • @newadventure5609
    @newadventure56093 жыл бұрын

    I had never heard of hydralyte before. Thanks for the information!

  • @newadventure5609

    @newadventure5609

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just found out that Hydrlyte contains SUGAR. I would never give my cat anything with sugar!

  • @annemerryday3441
    @annemerryday34413 жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure I was heard correctly about the discoordination!

  • @annemerryday3441
    @annemerryday34413 жыл бұрын

    also what does “some space” mean to you?

  • @annemerryday3441
    @annemerryday34413 жыл бұрын

    watched your video this morning! Went walking holding baby. need you to turn your cage around.

  • @alexandriaengle4763
    @alexandriaengle4763 Жыл бұрын

    Im glad I found this video!! I have two kittens, one is 7 months (Sora) and the other is almost a year (Riku). Riku was found outside a few months ago and we brought him in. I noticed my 7 month cat drinking about 2-3 times a day but never see Riku drinking. I've seen it a few times and we do have a fountain and I sit with him in front of the water but he isn't interested. I did the skin test and his skin bounces back normal. Could he be drinking at night etc?? They eat wet food so he is getting moisture at least but Im still worried. He isn't showing any signs of being sick but would you recommend doing this any way as a precaution? Edit: We have a water fountain and 3 different water bowls in various places in our apt (1 bedroom.) so we have many places away from the food etc, I see sora drinking from all of the bowls throughout the day and it gets replaced every day :(

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    Жыл бұрын

    Well they can be hunting mice outside and getting hydration from eating them raw as well. If they are hydrated it's all good either way. W water fountains please watch this, as most of us don't clean it the right way and it's really fully of mildew - which ends up turning the water gross: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJWAmrOwYMqulcY.html I find that instead put out lots of different types of water dishes works for them, the more you put out in different places the more likely they will drink from it. Better if you use glass or porcelain to keep it clean, or stainless steel if there's no chance of getting crazy glare from the sun~ Hope that helps!

  • @nashalycaraballo9523

    @nashalycaraballo9523

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever figure this out? I have about a month-2 month old kitten. She refuses to drink. She eats her wet food- but I tried bigger bowls and still nothing. My bestfriend adopted her sister n she drinks all the time- but I fear it’s bc the cat my bestfriend has showed her. Not sure wat to do. Please help! I’ve had her 5 days now. Her skin bounces back .

  • @ifeellikeimded...9539
    @ifeellikeimded...95393 жыл бұрын

    Yt: yeah lets not send a notification that MeloCat uploaded a vid

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was like where’s Judy?!?!

  • @ifeellikeimded...9539

    @ifeellikeimded...9539

    3 жыл бұрын

    MeloCat lol and i was like when will MeloCat upload?

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do more lives now, hope you like it girl

  • @myu3549
    @myu35492 жыл бұрын

    my cat started sneezing after force feeding him water. what should i do? did i make her have respiratory disease???

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    2 жыл бұрын

    Omg that happens very easily it can be dangerous when done at high speed and or large volumes it goes to the wrong places, please take them to a vet just in case as it can cause many problems other than choking - I hope it's not aspiration pneumonia... pls check w vet and keep me posted

  • @hunterkessler1369
    @hunterkessler13693 жыл бұрын

    Cat don't food what. How.

  • @itsaaronlolz
    @itsaaronlolz3 жыл бұрын

    sometimes i even add coconut milk to my cats food. he drinks a lot of water and i add water to his food especially now in the summer. any liquid without salt works like tuna juice 🙈🙈

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great tip! Didn't know about that one, thanks so much!

  • @Itzy.lizzy2

    @Itzy.lizzy2

    2 жыл бұрын

    My two kitten have stop drinking and eating what should I do? I can’t afford a vet

  • @AdhwaK
    @AdhwaK2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! My cat is an adult, he had an infection in his teeth/gums? We got him fixed now! So the vet said to give him wet food daily, and dry food as snacks only, but he refuses to drink water! And im scared the wet foods and tuna is gonna cause dehydration, should i give him normal water with tuna juice to drink?

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    2 жыл бұрын

    The cheapest wet food is already better than the best kibble, actually wet food is good!!! You can dilute the meat juices of the wet food too, and tuna I won't feed too often as there's mercury. Maybe mix up the food types and sources for safety? You can also use port or beef and boil a salt less stock they love it , dilute it can do too! Or try this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaV_o5hmlpbbmqQ.html

  • @AdhwaK

    @AdhwaK

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeloCat Hey! Tysm for ur reply, but for the past days i only fed him wet food, now he ripped the dry food bag to get some, is it okay if I feed him dry food cus he prefers it? He wouldnt eat the wet food at all

  • @sounaksarkar783
    @sounaksarkar7833 жыл бұрын

    'kinda like cocaine', 'drug scale' Idk but melo acting kinda sus

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me sus? Nooo lol I’m a freggin cat mom... #thuglife hahhaa

  • @larsonfamilyhouse

    @larsonfamilyhouse

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeloCat love it 😹#huglife

  • @sastikanavi
    @sastikanavi Жыл бұрын

    Shall I mix cream treat with ors powder please reply mam because my cat did not ate for passed 3days now she is dehydrated and she can’t able stand to what to do mam

  • @MeloCat

    @MeloCat

    Жыл бұрын

    Take her to the vet, omg she can die any moment.... GO TO THE VET NOW!

  • @pasyensyatv9092
    @pasyensyatv90922 жыл бұрын

    hmm,cocaine for cats? not bad haha

  • @vetfurqanfanpage2705
    @vetfurqanfanpage2705 Жыл бұрын

    Nyc

  • @e.j.c1795
    @e.j.c1795 Жыл бұрын

    Scale? Cocaine? Mix? Hmmmmmmmm

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