They both ate full meals yesterday and there's firm poop in the box (never thought I'd be happy to see poop!).
They seem to be back to themselves. So odd it was both of them. Im wondering if it was stress from me being away for a few days or they got a virus (no idea how since they're indoors)...
I wound up calling my regular vet who promptly got back to me. Thankfully she had gotten his records from the emergency vet. She advised at least through the weekend on the stimulant
I honestly don't quite follow that calorie rule. I feel like its a different rule per brand/type of food.
I judge based on how much my cat eats and the weight. I use the brand's recommendation as a start, and take it from there. If they look skinny or is very active, I feed a little more. if...
My vet isn't calling me back.
I've been giving my cats Mirtazapine, the topical one that goes on the ear.
Been 3 days since they were on it and today's the first time they had a normal appetite.
Should I stop, or give it a few more days to ensure they continue to eat?
Still not eating as much, but picking at his food.
Took him again to the vet on Sunday because I didn't like that he wasn't improving and wanted further testing. He's had X-rays done, blood work- the only thing off was that his red blood cells was a little low. Nothing that would cause him to...
Ate a few bites of dinner last night but refused breakfast today. He's lethargic and depressed looking. I looked up the side effects of the anti-nausea and it's one of the side effects. I hope he perks up soon.
Started giving him the food stimulant on his ear too, hope that works as well
update:
The vet wasn't concerned with the tooth. He said the yellow is fine, the gum isn't inflamed or too irritated- typical for his age.
He felt nothing in his stomach, which was a relief.
He gave me some anti-nausea meds (probably from throwing up a massive hairball) and appetite simulants...
I’m investigating reasons why my cat isn’t eating. Vets are closed and I can’t afford emergency vet right now
does his tooth look bad? I will call the vet Monday and hope he eats something
Edited to add- I’m at the emergency vet with him now. I need a peace of mind and hate that he’s not...
From the time a cat ingest something he shouldn't, how long until it becomes a problem? 2 days? 3 days? I'm trying to get a better understanding of a timeline
I'm glad I saw it too when cleaning. I saved the pieces to show them tomorrow. He did eat a few more bites of food, and drinking water which is a good sign. Acting normally, mostly. Even played a little. He isn't mopey or anything.
I tried to give him the meds that the vet gave me to calm him...
I found pieces of wooden plant decor on the floor. It's thin and sharp, almost like a needle though not as hard. Now I'm sure he ate some of those- really hope it doesn't rupture anything inside him! He ate a few bites of food earlier, nothing this morning. Called the vet and they said to call...
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he ate a few bites last night, but no breakfast this morning. I don't see any hairballs anywhere. if he doesn't eat tonight I'll take him to the vet this weekend
thank you for the response !
I never thought about butter. Do you melt it or just give it to your cats as a pat? Unsalted butter or salted is fine?
I plan on going to the store to get some pumpkin for him to eat as well.