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Our Simba (7 yrs old) hasn't been eating. He spent 48 hours at a "cat's cottage" while we were away, so we believe this may be a result of stress. Within two days of returning home we noticed a significant decrease in appetite to where he wasn't eating at all. No other noticeable symptoms (he wasn't frequenting the littler box and was still peeing, although smaller clumps, most likely due to dehydration).
We took him to the vet yesterday. Vet doesn't believe it's signs of a blockage. We requested bloodwork, which came back normal. When I inquired about cystocentsis or urinary issues, vet didn't think it was necessary at this time. He just had a dental (with two extractions on 11/28 and all went well, including recovering, so we don't believe it's dental related.
They gave him sub q fluids, a B12 injection, and Mirataz. Vet believes it's likely a result of stress from his 48 hours away (which breaks my heart that I caused this!).
It's been 24 hours since the vet visit and first dose of Mirataz. He seemed worse after the Mirataz - noticeably uncomfortable sitting in loaf position. He didn't eat until about 6 hours after the dose and it wasn't much. He ate a little this morning, but still hasn't eaten much. He has peed (likely because of the fluids) and pooped (mostly runny, so diarrhea?).
I've offered him every kind of food, including unsalted sardines (hoping something really stinky would work), with no luck.
He should have his next dose of Mirataz.
I'm extremely worried, but am not sure how much longer we should "wait it out" before investigating further.
I'm not sure if the blood test included testing for pancreatitis, so wonder if we should be exploring that, in addition to further trying to find the source of loss of appetite, such as: ultrasound, xray, pain meds, or cerenia if he is feeling nauseous? Vet hasn't brought those options up yet, but am thinking of calling to initiate that conversation.
Is there anything else we should be requesting or asking for?
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated!
We took him to the vet yesterday. Vet doesn't believe it's signs of a blockage. We requested bloodwork, which came back normal. When I inquired about cystocentsis or urinary issues, vet didn't think it was necessary at this time. He just had a dental (with two extractions on 11/28 and all went well, including recovering, so we don't believe it's dental related.
They gave him sub q fluids, a B12 injection, and Mirataz. Vet believes it's likely a result of stress from his 48 hours away (which breaks my heart that I caused this!).
It's been 24 hours since the vet visit and first dose of Mirataz. He seemed worse after the Mirataz - noticeably uncomfortable sitting in loaf position. He didn't eat until about 6 hours after the dose and it wasn't much. He ate a little this morning, but still hasn't eaten much. He has peed (likely because of the fluids) and pooped (mostly runny, so diarrhea?).
I've offered him every kind of food, including unsalted sardines (hoping something really stinky would work), with no luck.
He should have his next dose of Mirataz.
I'm extremely worried, but am not sure how much longer we should "wait it out" before investigating further.
I'm not sure if the blood test included testing for pancreatitis, so wonder if we should be exploring that, in addition to further trying to find the source of loss of appetite, such as: ultrasound, xray, pain meds, or cerenia if he is feeling nauseous? Vet hasn't brought those options up yet, but am thinking of calling to initiate that conversation.
Is there anything else we should be requesting or asking for?
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated!