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Based on the reason your cat isnt eating your veterinarian may prescribe one of these commonly used appetite stimulants. He was lethargic and slept the majority of the day.
Give her small frequent meals dividing the daily food allowance into two to four meals of fresh food.
Kitten no appetite. Upper respiratory infections are not unusual in kittens and can cause decreased appetite due to nasal congestion fever or fatigue. If your kitten has a stuffy nose it will be harder for them to smell their food and they may not eat as a result. Presenting signs that may appear in cats or kittens with a lack of appetite can vary from cat to cat but they may include the following.
Not eating not showing any interest in food. Not hungry may nibble and be tempted by cat food or a favourite treat but doesnt eat well. Problems with your cats stomach intestines pancreas or other parts of its digestive system may cause it to stop eating.
Your cat may also vomit and have diarrhea or abdominal pain alongside digestive issues. But usually a decrease in appetite will be one of the first signs of a digestive system problem. Based on the reason your cat isnt eating your veterinarian may prescribe one of these commonly used appetite stimulants.
Mirtazapine This is an antidepressant that has several benefits for cats. No appetite in kittens. I rescued 2– 5 month old kittens when they were 4 weeks old.
They were doing greattttt Playing eating no problems. Then 3 days ago I rescued 3 5-6 week old kittens. Within 24 hours my 2 -5 months old were listess lack of appetite and were sleeping a.
There may be a more serious reason your cat isnt eating. Kidney failure intestinal problems pancreatitis and several types of cancer and infections can lead to a loss of appetite. It may be something less worrisome like a toothache or tongue or mouth injury.
5 Yr old female cat change in behavior last 2 mos. Hides sleeps all the time meows when touched decrease appetite. Last 1-2 wks wobbley.
While I think neurologic disease is certainly a concern based on what youre describing and should be ruled out with a good neuro exam full examination of spinal reflexes and cranial nerves a cat. Lethargic kitten and poor appetite. Start Date Aug 22 2016.
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Two days ago my cat didnt eat drink or poop for 24 hours. He was lethargic and slept the majority of the day. We took him to the vet.
It is crucial to address the loss of your cats appetite because 24 hours of avoiding food as little as 12 hours for young kittens can have considerable impact on your cats health. When a cat lacks the ability or desire to eat the condition is typically referred to as anorexia. If your cat suddenly loses their appetite it be because their food is not appetizing to them.
If this is the case you can. Doing so can make the smell of the food more appealing which stimulates the cats appetite. Dont make the food too hot otherwise it can burn them.
We have an 11 week old kitten who is becoming progressively less energetic and over the past week we have noticed a loss in appetite and energy level followed by some vomiting and diarrhea. From Monday through Friday we noticed our kittens appetite gradually decreasing and his energy levels slowly lowering as he would spend less time playing and. Loss of appetite in cats also known as anorexia can be a sign of a serious underlying disease.
How to Say Goodbye to a Dying Cat. Some of the more common reasons cats will cut back on their food intake include. A painful problem in the mouth such as a growth or dental disease.
Find an emergency vet. You may notice your cat has lost her appetite during her recovery period. Give her small frequent meals dividing the daily food allowance into two to four meals of fresh food.
We need to bear this in mind and actively encourage them. Medical reasons for diabetic cats not eating include complications of the diabetes itself like hypoglycemia low blood sugar which may make cats lethargic and diabetic ketoacidosis DKA. In DKA the diabetes and metabolism are out of regulation and the cats body starts metabolizing its fat for energy.
However if your cat is really sick no amount of appeasing will make it eat the food it has already rejected. It is not that the cat does not like the food anymore. It is simply that the cat no longer has an appetite for it.
A cats loss of appetite is not a new occurrence. Cat owners have been experiencing this problem with alarm for years. They ate Felix cat food and they continued eating it all their lives.
One died at 13 from very overactive thyroid. The others lived to 17 18 and 20 and never had any medical problems. I now have 2 kittens - I stocked up on loads of boxes of Felix As Good as it Looks Wiskas and other wet kitten foods.
Would they eat it. No they bloody wouldnt. Cat has goopy eyes and no appetite.
My cat has lost a considerable amount of weight recently and is not interested in eating or drinking. He also has a clear goopy discharge from both eyes. What might this be.
Hes 17 and within the last 9 months has lost his hearing and some eyesight. Cat has been losing weight since his sibling died. A cat who has not eaten is in danger of developing a condition called hepatic lipidosis or fatty liver disease.
This may completely suppress a cats appetite for weeks and requires extensive medical care for recovery.