Cats possess uniquely efficient kidneys that allow them to survive on limited freshwater.
Unlike most land mammals, which become dehydrated from saltwater, cats can tolerate drinking small amounts of seawater.
Their kidneys can filter out salt effectively and reabsorb water to maintain hydration. This adaptation is particularly valuable for feral or stray cats in coastal or arid regions where freshwater is scarce.
However, while cats can drink seawater in emergencies, it's not ideal for long-term hydration as it still poses stress on the kidneys over time.
This biological trait traces back to their desert-dwelling ancestors, which evolved to conserve water efficiently.
Unlike most land mammals, which become dehydrated from saltwater, cats can tolerate drinking small amounts of seawater.
Their kidneys can filter out salt effectively and reabsorb water to maintain hydration. This adaptation is particularly valuable for feral or stray cats in coastal or arid regions where freshwater is scarce.
However, while cats can drink seawater in emergencies, it's not ideal for long-term hydration as it still poses stress on the kidneys over time.
This biological trait traces back to their desert-dwelling ancestors, which evolved to conserve water efficiently.
Cats possess uniquely efficient kidneys that allow them to survive on limited freshwater.
Unlike most land mammals, which become dehydrated from saltwater, cats can tolerate drinking small amounts of seawater.
Their kidneys can filter out salt effectively and reabsorb water to maintain hydration. This adaptation is particularly valuable for feral or stray cats in coastal or arid regions where freshwater is scarce.
However, while cats can drink seawater in emergencies, it's not ideal for long-term hydration as it still poses stress on the kidneys over time.
This biological trait traces back to their desert-dwelling ancestors, which evolved to conserve water efficiently.
