# Why Is My Cat Drinking So Much Water UK? — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/uk-pet-questions/why-is-my-cat-drinking-so-much-water-uk): Why Is My Cat Drinking So Much Water UK? — Quick answer. Sudden or gradual increase in drinking often means illness in cats — especially kidney disease, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism. Cats hide disease well; polydipsia is an early clue. Book vet blood tests and urinalysis if your cat's water bowl empties faster than usual for more than a few days.

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