Hello
I have a 16 year old, who last week showed symptoms of flu. I started treatment quick as another cat had it the previous week and many in the area had it.
After 2 days of sneezing she stopped eating and drinking, which isn't that unusual for her when she is off colour.
After 3 days we went to the vet. 24 hours on a drip, Blood work including thyroid and kidneys 100% normal. Nothing on x-ray to indicate tumours. No improvement, more a decline. The vet doesn't think the cause is the flu, more that was the tipping point but can't find anything wrong.
She is actively refusing to eat and drink. I have tried everything she loves. She is home for the weekend, breathing hard through her mouth. Had a cortisone injection 4 hrs ago which I expected but to wake her up a bit but she is still sleeping.
Do we push force feeding her? Do we let it run its course? Do we make the call that this is just old age ( she hasn't had an easy life before us). Any advice appreciated.
I have a 16 year old, who last week showed symptoms of flu. I started treatment quick as another cat had it the previous week and many in the area had it.
After 2 days of sneezing she stopped eating and drinking, which isn't that unusual for her when she is off colour.
After 3 days we went to the vet. 24 hours on a drip, Blood work including thyroid and kidneys 100% normal. Nothing on x-ray to indicate tumours. No improvement, more a decline. The vet doesn't think the cause is the flu, more that was the tipping point but can't find anything wrong.
She is actively refusing to eat and drink. I have tried everything she loves. She is home for the weekend, breathing hard through her mouth. Had a cortisone injection 4 hrs ago which I expected but to wake her up a bit but she is still sleeping.
Do we push force feeding her? Do we let it run its course? Do we make the call that this is just old age ( she hasn't had an easy life before us). Any advice appreciated.