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Post by nasreddine1990 on Jul 21, 2019 12:28:12 GMT -5
Our 3 year old female shorthair cat stopped eating and drinking almost 2 weeks ago. She has been in and out of the vets office for IV fluids and extensive testing (blood, X-rays, ultrasound) but the vets can't find anything wrong. They sent her home to us again. Now she is having trouble walking...like it hurts her feet to set them on the ground. Has anyone seen anything like this before? Finally i designed this t-shirt for cat lovers ckeck it maybe like you and oreder once : click here
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Post by Shade on Jul 21, 2019 17:32:35 GMT -5
That is odd. Sorry I can't help you. That is certainly strange behavior. Has she lost weight?
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Laura and Dixon
Kewl Cat
Laura is a tortie born appx 6/2001. Dixon is an orange tabby mix, born 6/2002. I love my kitties.
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Post by Laura and Dixon on Jul 21, 2019 23:10:44 GMT -5
You have to get the cat to eat. You can try baby food, meat with no onion or garlic. I have heard that Beech Nut foods are pretty good. Offer a variety of foods, even if it's stuff you don't normally want kitty to eat. You can get something called Fortiflora and put it on the food to entice kitty. Sometimes, I literally have to spoon feed my finicky female. If your on facebook, there is a group called hyperthyroid cats that is really knowledgeable and can point you in the right direction. Good luck to you and kitty.
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Post by Twinkle (My Sweet Angel) on Jul 22, 2019 12:44:29 GMT -5
I think perhaps you should get a second opinion. I found this online:
The list of causes why a cat won’t eat can be pretty lengthy and but here are the more commonly encountered ones and a few examples: Conditions affecting the mouth: tooth and gum problems, abscess, tumors · Gastrointestinal issues: inflammation, presence of worms, obstruction · Kidney and Liver disease: toxin build-up in the blood causes nausea and vomiting · Other: stress from recent vaccination, change in diet, anxiety due to change in environment . Cats sometimes change their preference for food.
If your has trouble walking it could be the direct result of the calorie deficiency and dehydration due to the cat not eating and drinking. It may also be an independent issue that may have contributed to the cat losing its appetite to eat. Here are some suspect conditions when your cat has trouble walking: · Pain: originating from either conditions related to nerves, muscles, or bone. Diabetes can cause weakness of the hind limbs · Kidney and Liver disease: toxin build up in the blood can cause incoordination in movement, anemia can cause poor oxygenation of the blood causing weakness · Urinary blockage and constipation: may cause discomfort that looks like difficulty walking · Blood clot: may affect blood supply of the limbs causing sudden trouble walking.
The physical exam should include a neurologic exam and listening for abnormal heart and lung sounds. Blood tests can check for anemia, infection, liver and kidney disease among other conditions. Fecalysis, urinalysis and x-rays may also be performed.
In general, as a pet parent, you need to be observant and be aware of your cat’s normal physical appearance, behaviour, appetite, grooming habits and activity. Your cat depends on you to notice immediately when something is off. Make it routine also to check on your cat’s eyes and nose for discharges, check the mouth for any tooth or gum problems and the colour of the gums. Watch out for sneezing, coughing, breathing difficulty, vomiting, change in litterbox habits, abnormal gait and excessive vocalisation. Feel your cat from head to tail for any lumps and bumps while at the same time checking for fleas and areas of lost fur. Doing these regularly, you will be able to catch a problem early and it will help to make its resolution easier.
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