My cat is not eating or drinking anything after the death of the fellow cat
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It's been three days since one of my kittens died. And from that day my other cat is not eating or drinking anything. I am afraid that he will get weak and ill. Please suggest me what to do to make him eat?
Update: The vet said that it may be because my cat is in grief and sad.
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It's been three days since one of my kittens died. And from that day my other cat is not eating or drinking anything. I am afraid that he will get weak and ill. Please suggest me what to do to make him eat?
Update: The vet said that it may be because my cat is in grief and sad.
cats eating death
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asked 12 hours ago
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In addition to the vet, which, of course, should be first you do, are you giving the remaining kitten love an reassurance? It needs lots of interaction at this point and reassurance that are not going to go away and leave it too.
– Mawg
3 hours ago
if your cat will not eat or drink normally you may have to resort to manually feeding them until they (hopefully) perk up again. You can get soft/liquid food and a small syringe; squirt food/water into the cat's mouth, then hold it closed and stroke the throat until it swallows. I had to do this a lot for one of my cats when he was suffering from cancer and had extreme loss of appetite.
– Carcer
3 hours ago
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It's been three days since one of my kittens died. And from that day my other cat is not eating or drinking anything. I am afraid that he will get weak and ill. Please suggest me what to do to make him eat?
Update: The vet said that it may be because my cat is in grief and sad.
cats eating death
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
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asked 12 hours ago
user10477618
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It's been three days since one of my kittens died. And from that day my other cat is not eating or drinking anything. I am afraid that he will get weak and ill. Please suggest me what to do to make him eat?
Update: The vet said that it may be because my cat is in grief and sad.
cats eating death
cats eating death
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
asked 12 hours ago
user10477618
330139
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
asked 12 hours ago
user10477618
330139
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
3,2892942
asked 12 hours ago
user10477618
330139
asked 12 hours ago
user10477618
330139
asked 12 hours ago
user10477618
330139
330139
In addition to the vet, which, of course, should be first you do, are you giving the remaining kitten love an reassurance? It needs lots of interaction at this point and reassurance that are not going to go away and leave it too.
– Mawg
3 hours ago
if your cat will not eat or drink normally you may have to resort to manually feeding them until they (hopefully) perk up again. You can get soft/liquid food and a small syringe; squirt food/water into the cat's mouth, then hold it closed and stroke the throat until it swallows. I had to do this a lot for one of my cats when he was suffering from cancer and had extreme loss of appetite.
– Carcer
3 hours ago
add a comment |
In addition to the vet, which, of course, should be first you do, are you giving the remaining kitten love an reassurance? It needs lots of interaction at this point and reassurance that are not going to go away and leave it too.
– Mawg
3 hours ago
if your cat will not eat or drink normally you may have to resort to manually feeding them until they (hopefully) perk up again. You can get soft/liquid food and a small syringe; squirt food/water into the cat's mouth, then hold it closed and stroke the throat until it swallows. I had to do this a lot for one of my cats when he was suffering from cancer and had extreme loss of appetite.
– Carcer
3 hours ago
In addition to the vet, which, of course, should be first you do, are you giving the remaining kitten love an reassurance? It needs lots of interaction at this point and reassurance that are not going to go away and leave it too.
– Mawg
3 hours ago
In addition to the vet, which, of course, should be first you do, are you giving the remaining kitten love an reassurance? It needs lots of interaction at this point and reassurance that are not going to go away and leave it too.
– Mawg
3 hours ago
if your cat will not eat or drink normally you may have to resort to manually feeding them until they (hopefully) perk up again. You can get soft/liquid food and a small syringe; squirt food/water into the cat's mouth, then hold it closed and stroke the throat until it swallows. I had to do this a lot for one of my cats when he was suffering from cancer and had extreme loss of appetite.
– Carcer
3 hours ago
if your cat will not eat or drink normally you may have to resort to manually feeding them until they (hopefully) perk up again. You can get soft/liquid food and a small syringe; squirt food/water into the cat's mouth, then hold it closed and stroke the throat until it swallows. I had to do this a lot for one of my cats when he was suffering from cancer and had extreme loss of appetite.
– Carcer
3 hours ago
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If a cat isn't eating it's always time for the veterinarian!
As Trond points out, make sure he is drinking water. And until you can see a vet keep the cat properly warm (not hot, but make sure he isn't cold).
This could be a disease he caught from the other cat, or it could be a severe case of grief, but when a cat isn't eating veterinary intervention is needed urgently!
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A cat which does not eat properly even for a few days is likely to experience the fatty liver syndrome, which is usually fatal if left untreated, but has a good recovery rate, if treated early. You should take your cat to a vet immediately for an examination.
Sometimes a cat is more willing to eat if you can feed him things like small pieces of fresh meat from your hand. Adding liquid to his food may help, if you can get him to eat but not drink. Some cats may prefer running water. In any case, you will need to take your cat to a veterinarian immediately, preferably one that is specialized in felines.
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A specific and fairly easy suggestion for fresh meat: every cat my family has owned enjoyed plain boiled chicken.
– jpmc26
2 hours ago
Is not eating the cause of fatty liver or the symptom?
– Seth
3 mins ago
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
13
down vote
If a cat isn't eating it's always time for the veterinarian!
As Trond points out, make sure he is drinking water. And until you can see a vet keep the cat properly warm (not hot, but make sure he isn't cold).
This could be a disease he caught from the other cat, or it could be a severe case of grief, but when a cat isn't eating veterinary intervention is needed urgently!
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
answered 10 hours ago
Stig Tore
1,242311
add a comment |
up vote
13
down vote
If a cat isn't eating it's always time for the veterinarian!
As Trond points out, make sure he is drinking water. And until you can see a vet keep the cat properly warm (not hot, but make sure he isn't cold).
This could be a disease he caught from the other cat, or it could be a severe case of grief, but when a cat isn't eating veterinary intervention is needed urgently!
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
answered 10 hours ago
Stig Tore
1,242311
add a comment |
up vote
13
down vote
up vote
13
down vote
If a cat isn't eating it's always time for the veterinarian!
As Trond points out, make sure he is drinking water. And until you can see a vet keep the cat properly warm (not hot, but make sure he isn't cold).
This could be a disease he caught from the other cat, or it could be a severe case of grief, but when a cat isn't eating veterinary intervention is needed urgently!
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
answered 10 hours ago
Stig Tore
1,242311
If a cat isn't eating it's always time for the veterinarian!
As Trond points out, make sure he is drinking water. And until you can see a vet keep the cat properly warm (not hot, but make sure he isn't cold).
This could be a disease he caught from the other cat, or it could be a severe case of grief, but when a cat isn't eating veterinary intervention is needed urgently!
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
answered 10 hours ago
Stig Tore
1,242311
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
edited 2 hours ago
Henders♦
3,2892942
3,2892942
answered 10 hours ago
Stig Tore
1,242311
answered 10 hours ago
Stig Tore
1,242311
answered 10 hours ago
Stig Tore
1,242311
1,242311
add a comment |
add a comment |
up vote
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A cat which does not eat properly even for a few days is likely to experience the fatty liver syndrome, which is usually fatal if left untreated, but has a good recovery rate, if treated early. You should take your cat to a vet immediately for an examination.
Sometimes a cat is more willing to eat if you can feed him things like small pieces of fresh meat from your hand. Adding liquid to his food may help, if you can get him to eat but not drink. Some cats may prefer running water. In any case, you will need to take your cat to a veterinarian immediately, preferably one that is specialized in felines.
answered 3 hours ago
Steve
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A specific and fairly easy suggestion for fresh meat: every cat my family has owned enjoyed plain boiled chicken.
– jpmc26
2 hours ago
Is not eating the cause of fatty liver or the symptom?
– Seth
3 mins ago
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
A cat which does not eat properly even for a few days is likely to experience the fatty liver syndrome, which is usually fatal if left untreated, but has a good recovery rate, if treated early. You should take your cat to a vet immediately for an examination.
Sometimes a cat is more willing to eat if you can feed him things like small pieces of fresh meat from your hand. Adding liquid to his food may help, if you can get him to eat but not drink. Some cats may prefer running water. In any case, you will need to take your cat to a veterinarian immediately, preferably one that is specialized in felines.
answered 3 hours ago
Steve
411
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A specific and fairly easy suggestion for fresh meat: every cat my family has owned enjoyed plain boiled chicken.
– jpmc26
2 hours ago
Is not eating the cause of fatty liver or the symptom?
– Seth
3 mins ago
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
A cat which does not eat properly even for a few days is likely to experience the fatty liver syndrome, which is usually fatal if left untreated, but has a good recovery rate, if treated early. You should take your cat to a vet immediately for an examination.
Sometimes a cat is more willing to eat if you can feed him things like small pieces of fresh meat from your hand. Adding liquid to his food may help, if you can get him to eat but not drink. Some cats may prefer running water. In any case, you will need to take your cat to a veterinarian immediately, preferably one that is specialized in felines.
answered 3 hours ago
Steve
411
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A cat which does not eat properly even for a few days is likely to experience the fatty liver syndrome, which is usually fatal if left untreated, but has a good recovery rate, if treated early. You should take your cat to a vet immediately for an examination.
Sometimes a cat is more willing to eat if you can feed him things like small pieces of fresh meat from your hand. Adding liquid to his food may help, if you can get him to eat but not drink. Some cats may prefer running water. In any case, you will need to take your cat to a veterinarian immediately, preferably one that is specialized in felines.
answered 3 hours ago
Steve
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answered 3 hours ago
Steve
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answered 3 hours ago
Steve
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answered 3 hours ago
Steve
411
411
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New contributor
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A specific and fairly easy suggestion for fresh meat: every cat my family has owned enjoyed plain boiled chicken.
– jpmc26
2 hours ago
Is not eating the cause of fatty liver or the symptom?
– Seth
3 mins ago
add a comment |
A specific and fairly easy suggestion for fresh meat: every cat my family has owned enjoyed plain boiled chicken.
– jpmc26
2 hours ago
Is not eating the cause of fatty liver or the symptom?
– Seth
3 mins ago
A specific and fairly easy suggestion for fresh meat: every cat my family has owned enjoyed plain boiled chicken.
– jpmc26
2 hours ago
A specific and fairly easy suggestion for fresh meat: every cat my family has owned enjoyed plain boiled chicken.
– jpmc26
2 hours ago
Is not eating the cause of fatty liver or the symptom?
– Seth
3 mins ago
Is not eating the cause of fatty liver or the symptom?
– Seth
3 mins ago
add a comment |
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In addition to the vet, which, of course, should be first you do, are you giving the remaining kitten love an reassurance? It needs lots of interaction at this point and reassurance that are not going to go away and leave it too.
– Mawg
3 hours ago
if your cat will not eat or drink normally you may have to resort to manually feeding them until they (hopefully) perk up again. You can get soft/liquid food and a small syringe; squirt food/water into the cat's mouth, then hold it closed and stroke the throat until it swallows. I had to do this a lot for one of my cats when he was suffering from cancer and had extreme loss of appetite.
– Carcer
3 hours ago