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A Cat’s Kidneys Are Worth Their Salt

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Cats may not be particularly fond of water, but they are not intimidated by it — not even salt water. While a person will become more thirsty as a result of drinking seawater, a cat can lap up as much of it as it wants, and its super-efficient kidneys will filter out all of the salt and minerals, leaving the cat rehydrated and refreshed.

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