16/05/2024
When you see a dirty cat.
This is important information to know about why cats look dirty.
Cats can tolerate hunger for up to a week on average, but cannot go no more than 2-3 days without water.
Cats are usually very clean, they groom themselves several times a day. If you see a cat that does not look clean, it is DEHYDRATED and has been so for many days.
Their saliva glands are not functioning properly because they require moisture to groom their fur.
If you see a stray cat that looks dirty, DO NOT turn the other way or see it as disgusting, because it is suffering and probably hasn't had anything to eat or drink in a long time.
Find kindness in your heart to give it food and WATER. The life of a homeless animal is not an easy one. It lives in constant fear of other animals and humans, and it has never known the comfort of a soft bed or a restful night’s sleep.
Helping a less fortunate being is the opportunity for you to become a better person and to make this a better world.
- author unknown