Im so worried she wont eat anything and has has had nothing to eat for nearly 3 days is there anything I should do for her? She had a flu jag a few months ago and is well cared for!
2007-03-20 07:19:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Hiya, Just keep her nice and warm, make sure she has plenty fluids, has your vet given you a syringe so you can put water into her mouth? ask him the next time you see your vet if you are concerned about your cat not drinking. My cat Charlie had flu symptoms just before Christmas, i took him to the vet he gave him penicillin and he was fine. He had a runny nose and watering eyes, he had a viral infection that was like flu. Hope your cat is better soon.
2007-03-20 08:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by kevina p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Three days is kind of pushing it Hon. Cats can't go for more than a few days without eating without potential liver damage.
I would return to your vet with kitty and ask that she be hydrated; this often turns them around. The vet will give fluids under her skin.
If you absolutely can't get there, try this. You'll need a syringe from the drugstore. Mix canned cat food and water so that it's thin enough to be sucked into the syringe, and squirt it down her throat. But I hope you are able to take her to the vet today; she needs help.
2007-03-20 08:12:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd be curious to know what her early symptoms were. "Cat flu" is sort of a catch-all phrase, and can mean many things. You should be asking your vet why she is having repeat episodes of it.
A healthy cat that has been vaccinated, and is kept indoors, should not be able to pick up this kind of illness.
Once the medicine kicks in, she will feel better. Meanwhile, you might try some treats, like pureed meat baby food, only the jars that are "pureed beef" etc. and not the ones that are "beef and spaghetti" or other combinations. Cats usually lap that right up.
2007-03-20 07:46:54 · answer #3 · answered by carraigcreative 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat flu cases can take a lot of care. The disease is actually a virus, so can only be treated symptomatically - if she continues not to eat, take her back to the vet, she may need to go on a drip as she will be dehydrated. As a previous poster said, do ask your vet how they normally deal with cat flu cases. I''m surprised your cat has developed this if she was properly vaccinated.
Chalice
2007-03-20 07:52:23 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apparently cats are the only animals that would starve to death due to illness. But you have done all you can - took her to the vet who has given her medicine. She will be fine, and soon will start eating again. You may want to mash her food with water for now so it is easier to swallow, and try and give her something she likes. Good luck!
2007-03-20 09:58:14 · answer #5 · answered by Tomas R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She will be ok, just keep her warm and try and get her to drink lotsif you can the penicillin should clear things up. If your still concerned give your vet a call! Good luck, i hope your cat is ok
2007-03-20 07:25:48 · answer #6 · answered by Tink 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since she got a penicillin shot from the vet as soon as it starts working she will eat. Keep her warm, lots of hugs from you to reassured her you care.
If you have an eye dropper fill it with her water and feed her the water,[ if she is not getting any fluids into herself ] this will keep her from dehydrating...
She will not die from lack of food if the medicine does its job.
2007-03-20 07:35:49 · answer #7 · answered by Angell 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try to get some fluids into her.
She can go for a while without food - but liquids are very important.
Cook yourself the meal she always comes to the table and mews for - and offer it to her...
Lightly poach some fish - and offer it to her...
Kill the neighbourhood dog and offer his head on a plate...
Or just -
Give her a warm place to sleep, lots to drink and all the love you always do - and I'm sure she'll be fine in no time.
2007-03-20 12:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by franja 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She should get better unless she is allergic to the penicillin. It should be brought to the vet's attention that she has no appetite. It is easy for them to become dehydrated. Call them to make an inquiry. Often it helps them to critique their care plans.
2007-03-20 07:29:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would call the vet back and tell him that she still has not ate or drank.you need to get her to eat atleast a can of tunafish .cats get dehydrated easy and it can kill them real fast,,,,3days is too long without anything,i would bring her back to the vet and tell him to help your cat before she gets too weak to be able to eat or drink...please go to the vets asap as time is not on your side,,,,,LOL
2007-03-20 07:44:39 · answer #10 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋