hello. im worried about my cat. he appears ill. it has come on quick so possibly virus or something. hasn't eaten all of today/last eveining and is just sleeping. Can anyone suggest anything? will vet be able to help? and vets use yahoo answers?
cheers
2007-03-04 05:59:51 · 24 answers · asked by @@@Marty@@@ 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I would call the vet like now
2007-03-04 06:04:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 04:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not eating is a serious problem. Although, he probably has a common virus, I would still take him to see the vet. My cat had the same problem- wouldn't eat. Try some chicken soup. Make sure it's not too hot or it will burn your cat's tongue. If your cat still doesn't eat then definitely go to the vet. Don't worry- your cat probably just has a cold. Don't force your cat to eat if he doesn't want to. His body is just busy fighting the virus and doesn't want to waste any energy digesting food. Good luck!
2007-03-04 06:10:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take him to the vet immediately. You don't say how old he is but my friend had an elderly cat that believe it or not had a thyroid problem. This can be rectified with medication or an operation. It might not be this but whatever go to the vet as better safe than sorry! Hope he is better soon!
2007-03-06 07:12:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vet would need to examine the cat, not just depend on Yahoo Answers. Your cat could have a virus. Has it been drinking water? Dehydration is often the cause of illness or death.
2007-03-04 06:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to find out if a vet can help is to take him to the vet. You'll certainly get a better diagnosis from someone who knows what they're doing and can actually examine the cat than sight-unseen online!
2007-03-04 07:18:10 · answer #6 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id get him checked out by the vet. Go first thing, i know they charge a hell of a lot but if you have pet insurance you should be fine. Traet the cat as if it was you or a child. You wouldn't keep a child away from the docs if he/she had same symptoms so go and see i everything is ok. Good luck and let us know how it went.xxxx
2007-03-04 09:13:19 · answer #7 · answered by fairylandk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even a vet can't help without physically seeing the cat-take him to a real vet ASAP!
2007-03-04 10:59:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen this before with my cat.....
She had a small scratch on her right front leg....
I called the vet and he said to bring her right in.
It turns out she had a small infection in the scratch....
A shot of amoxicillin and she was better.
A day later, she was back on her feet.
Cats systems slow to a crawl if they have an infection.
The will sleep....not each or if they do, very little.
I would take your cat to a vet right away!
2007-03-04 06:20:44 · answer #9 · answered by Nibbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Take him to the vet's tomorrow, he could have eaten something outside or he could have picked up a virus. Good Luck with him.
2007-03-04 06:04:53 · answer #10 · answered by kevina p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very careful, cat flu can take a hold so quickly. I lost two cats with this illness and it was awful. Get your pet to the vet asap.
2007-03-04 06:18:10 · answer #11 · answered by Suzie B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋