2006-09-17 09:17:18 · 9 answers · asked by waterfalls 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Provide plenty of fresh water. Some cats like to eat crushed ice cubes. Ask your vet about giving Sub Q fluids (fluids given under the skin with a special needle and special liquid). If you want to force feed the water, make sure they don't breathe it in by accident. Don't want to give your cat pneumonia. Give them a drink of the water, give them a few seconds to breathe, then give them some more water.
2006-09-17 09:20:03 · answer #1 · answered by engfoxhound1979 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My neighbor's cat is having problems with things like bladder stones (he had a very expensive surgery) & urinary tact stuff. The vet insists he MUST have at least 4 oz. of water a day & is on a special diet. I use a srynge & force it in....it takes 4 full doses (12cc) to get half of it in when he visits each day (his mommy does the rest) But he's so used to it now (resigned I'm sure...so undignified!) it's very easy. He opens up (had to force the issue at first) & he gulps as fast as I squirt! Position the cat as if you are going to pill him.
2006-09-17 09:31:02 · answer #2 · answered by PAMELA G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she wont drink by her selfr force it down with a seringe like you would with milk if its mother died before she was weened if this doesnt work go to a vet she may be sick. if she has been bitten by a dog or another cat watch her for a few days and make sure you watch for violent behaveior-she might have rabies if this is the case .
2006-09-17 09:26:12 · answer #3 · answered by nikki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a medicine dropper and squeeze the corners of the mouth to open it, and drop water in. eventually the cat will feel better and drink out of its dish
2006-09-17 09:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by Katie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your cats is dehydrated you need to get them to the vet immediately. This could kill them.
2006-09-17 09:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if they are severly dehydrated you may have to take them to an emergency hospital for pets and have it done intervenously
2006-09-17 09:21:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
give them water and they will drink it when they need it
2006-09-17 09:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give them a drink?!!
2006-09-17 09:18:49 · answer #8 · answered by smartie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them in the dryer
2006-09-17 09:18:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋