What's wrong when a cat can't eat and his eyes are almost shut?

Question

Our cat is weak and can't eat or meow. His eyes are almost closed and he's dirty because he can't clean himself. He also has puss around his mouth. Does he have rabies or some other disease?

Answer 1

All of these symptoms can be attributed to Feline Herpes Virus Infection or Feline calici virus infection. These 2 virus are the commonest respiratory infection in cat and their symptoms almost the same with only very little difference. When there is severe eye discharge which become mucopurulent later causing the eyes to stick together, this is more of herpes. Calici is more on the mouth causing ulceration, difficult respiration and often pneumonia. Both cause nasal discharge. Sometimes it is difficult which of the two is the culprit and sometimes also these 2 virus goes together causing a more severe symptoms. That is why during vaccination of cat these 2 virus always goes together in one shot. Anyway call it a respiratory infection and this needs medical attention. Sometimes the cat dies if left unattended. Bring her to the vet so she will be given antibiotic injection and follow up prescription. This is not rabies as rabies symptoms are entirely different (more on the brain is affected).

Answer 2

That sounds like a serious case of calicia (sp). Your cat can/will die from this if you do not get him into the Vet ASAP. Check your cat to see if he is dehydrated. You can do this by lifting up the scruff of his neck (just the skin) if it doesnt immediately go back down your cat is dehydrated and is going to need fluids. Please, Please get your kitty to the Vet ASAP.

I am not a Vet but Again I will say that your cat sounds like he has calicia. I just went through this same thing with a foster cat that exhibited these same problems. Puss from the Mouth, Eyes shutting. Did you notice before if the cat was doing any type of coughing before hand while eating before it stopped eating? Any sores inside the mouth? How does his nose look? Any redness around the nose?

Seriously...take your kitty into the Vet ASAP

Answer 3

Your cat sounds like its old and how old is he or she is when a cat has puss around the eyes it mean that the eyes has infection and need to be treated right away. Please take your cat to the Vet right away and for it not eating to meowing than something is wrong with your cat. Pleas again take your cat to the vet.

Answer 4

bypass to THE ER ASAP. My youthful sister has been allergic to peanuts, almonds, fish, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, etc because of the fact that she grew to become into 2, so I surely have lots of awareness in this field. We have been continually taught that each time you have a reaction call 911 or bypass to the ER. Your well being care expert could have given you an epipen and ran assessments to work out what her reaction point is to peanut butter and the different ingredients. do no longer permit her bypass to mattress. seem for any rashes and swelling of the throat. additionally, they choose nutrients reactions on levels. Say, 235 out of 2000. (the decrease the less allergic.) i think of universal is like 50 or something. My little sisters grew to become into like 1820 out of 2000, for sure a demise reaction. she would be in a position to't additionally be interior the comparable room as peanut butter. Your daughters reaction may well be no longer intense sufficient to kill her yet sufficient to make an effect. stable success

Answer 5

Sounds like cat flu, get him to a vet, but be prepared, you may have left him too late for antibiotics.

Good luck

Answer 6

He has a respiratory infection . Get him to the vets to get some antibiotics in him . Cats won't eat if they can't smell their food.

Answer 7

not trying tobe funny be hes probably constipated or he could have the stomach flu you should take your cat to the vet before something terrible happens

Answer 8

sounds a bit like it could be cat flu.

but what ever it is your cat need vetinerary treatment IMMEDIATELY !