the symptoms are he is extremely skinny but he eats alot i give him dry food tuna milk water i also give vitamins prescribed by the vet...he has heavy breathing alot of sneezing and sleeps most of the day if anyone knows what this could be please let me know
2007-09-14 12:32:21 · 20 answers · asked by bre 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
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Poor kitty and you too. Did U tell your Vet what you are feeding your pet?
Information to have or to not have on the Milk question:
http://cats.about.com/cs/catmanagement101/f/milkokay.htm
Ok on the tuna question info:http://cats.about.com/b/a/257853.htm
I would take your pet back to the veternarian ASAP.
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my favorite way to feed our cats is with goats milk and baby meats of turkey or beef or veal or chicken at times that is their treats at our home. In the past when they were kittens it's what I had used when I had read that a vet had suggested it to help a kitten that found it's way to the USA from China in a shipping box to help the kitten gain weight so perhaps that is why I like to use that as a treat after reading that a vet had used it also.
best of luck,
Laura
meows & purr's to you
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p..s let us know how your kitty cat is doing =^^=
2007-09-22 11:05:53 · answer #1 · answered by ღ♥ღLaurieღ♥ღ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say how old the cat was but if it's under 18 months it's more than likely Worms, and don't give cats milk they are lactose intolerant.
Check his stool, you may see a tape segment in it.
Worm regular, the hard part is giving them a pill, most people don't know how and wonder why the cat won't take it.
Here's how, hold the cat by the scruff of the neck, it won't hurt it, it's just like mum used to carry him.
Hold the cat with it's front legs in the air and it's back legs resting on a table, pull the head back by the neck so it's looking straight up.
Pop the pill in it's mouth then very gently blow on it's nose and rub it's throat at the same time, it has to swallow, it will run away from you after it but will soon forget and within 5 Min's will allow you to stroke him again.
If it's older than 18 months he needs a check up at the vet.
2007-09-14 19:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by nooney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vet visit is in order here. Sounds like he might have worms. Also you shouldn't give your cat milk because of diahrrea. When you feed your cat be sure not to give too much tuna. Cat food is best for your cat. Also make sure that you only feed one thing at a time so your cat's body can digest the food or tuna or whatever it happens to be, don't feed tuna and cat food at the same time they have different digestion rates.
2007-09-19 11:00:41 · answer #3 · answered by childhoodcancercure 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a younger cat (roughly, under 5 years) the most common cause would be parasites or - especially given the sneezing - a chronic respiratory condition. In an older cat (over 7 years) you're more likely to be dealing with a metabolic condition such as hyperthyroidism or kidney disease. Best to have a veterinarian check the cat out; if it hasn't been done already, have him checked for FIV and feline leukemia.
2007-09-14 20:55:56 · answer #4 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You say he is extremely skinny but did he lose weight rapidly?
Are there other symptoms? Is he drinling alot? Losing weight can be a sign of many things including diabetes, kidney disease, hyper t along with a host of other problems
BTW dry food is not the best thing for cats
2007-09-14 19:44:30 · answer #5 · answered by Ken 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be some type of worm (eating, but skinny). The heavy beathing could be a heart murmur. My cat was diagnosed with that due to his heavy breathing and lethargy. Ask your vet to test his heart and check for parasites. Good luck with your furry baby :-)
2007-09-21 02:07:38 · answer #6 · answered by Intrigued360 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could be developing a thyroid problem. My aunt’s cat had the same symptoms. Her cat mittens had thyroid cancer. He just passed away. If the vet can think of anything ask about that and worms. Good luck and best wishes
2007-09-14 19:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by peewee90210 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
STOP giving the cat raw tuna and milk! these things are not necessarily good for cats. Milk will cause diarrhea and tuna only as a treat.
2007-09-19 22:45:29 · answer #8 · answered by celestialstar4u 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i know a couple things-
the vet told me u shouldnt give cats pure milk (diharria)
cats sleeping all day isnt that weird
you should look around the house for vomit
just go to a vet
2007-09-14 19:38:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet he may have worms and they can check him out or he may be old you didn't give his age but the vet is the best way to find out what's wrong
2007-09-14 19:39:22 · answer #10 · answered by msmoobaby1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋