I didnt read the package and I fed her about 6 of them. I had to go somewhere lastnight so I left her in her kitty cage and when I got back this morning im not sure if she puked or had diarhhea in her cage. But now she is acting weird, all she wants to do is sleep and shes just not being herself . And I now looked at the package of friskies medicine and it says do not ffeed to kittens under 6 months. Does anyone know what can happen from feeding it to them?
The only other reason I can think of that caused her diarrhea or puke is I gave her wet food yesterday, but she eats that from time to time and nothing happened before. So I think its from the hairball treats.
2006-12-26 12:20:05 · 12 answers · asked by Kate 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Call your vet in the morning. There is always a consumer number on products. Call that number and see what they can tell you.
Good luck with your kitty.
2006-12-26 12:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She should be fine. When cats groom themselves, they swallow fur and can't digest it like food. Hairballs have to come out of their body someway and can be expelled through either "end" of your cat. The hairball remedy food can give cats diarrhea because it acts as a laxative to help move the hairballs along. Young kittens can be extra sensitive so that is why it says don't feed it to cats under 6 months but she's close enough that it won't hurt her. I would wait for awhile before trying the treats again and give just 1 or 2 next time. Call your vet if the diarrhea/vomiting continues.
2006-12-26 13:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's really 5 or 6 months old and she only got six of the hairball treats you're probably ok.
It was probably diarhea in the cage, the hairball meds caused her system to expell everything.
Just feed her her regular food and keep an eye on her. If she doesn't snap back tomorrow call the vet.
And read the label next time!
2006-12-26 12:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by heart o' gold 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you should deffnentley had read the label but I would give it a day or 2 to pass and if she is still not feeling better then I would take her to the vet. But, it will probably pass. My cat ingested Flux one time which is something you use when you are sweating copper pipes together and she had diarrhea and was sleepy for a couple of days and it passed. So, I am sure that your cat will be fine. Just keep an eye on her.
2006-12-26 13:02:38 · answer #4 · answered by Strong Happy Marriage 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She should be alright I mean she is about the right age. I wait before I gave her any more of the treats though and then I would not give her as many next time. It more than likely was diarrhea just feed her her normal food and lots of clean fresh water she'll be okay.
2006-12-26 12:44:31 · answer #5 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the packaging for contact information for the company: telephone number, website. Also, packaging often contains info on the age/weight animal the product is meant for. Look for that info, it may also give tips on what to do if a young animal gets the product. Last but not least, contact your vet or find a local vet to visit. You may want to call ahead and ask for advice.
2006-12-26 12:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by fdm215 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do need to get her to a vet as soon as possible. An overload of medicine in a cat that young can be very serious. If nothing else, she is likely dehydrated from the diahrea and in need of IV fluids. Do not take any chances and just chalk this one up to experience!
2006-12-26 19:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by shasser2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she sounds like she has gotten rid of the hairball, and just feels better just be careful next time and double check what you give anyone or anything to ingest, always read directions and follow them
2006-12-26 12:43:15 · answer #8 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe go to the friskies website and see if there is a number where you can contact them and ask them what will happen.
2006-12-26 12:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by Libby p 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take her to the vet
2006-12-26 12:25:01 · answer #10 · answered by Katie J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋