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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / July 2005URI kitten not eating
We have a 4.5 lb, 5 month old kitten who has developed a respiratory infection. We rushed to the vet yesterday, and she is on oral antibiotics and eye drops. She is just miserable. She can't breathe through her nose much and at times breathes through her mouth. Her eyes are running. Yesterday, she had a small fever. The last time I saw her eat was yesterday morning. I have force-fed an older cat once during a URI, but hate to do it on this little girl. The vet said she's got a lot of congestion running down her throat, and at times I've heard a gurgling sound. Her heart and lungs were clear yesterday. Any ideas? I went out and bought the stinkiest cat food I could find -- sardines, tuna, etc. She's not interested. How long should I give her before force-feeding? Thanks, Rhonda > We have a 4.5 lb, 5 month old kitten who has developed a respiratory > infection. We rushed to the vet yesterday, and she is on oral [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > sardines, tuna, etc. She's not interested. How long should I give her > before force-feeding? I don't know, but have you tried babyfood? Meat babyfood with no onions is often regarded by cats as ambrosia. Priscilla Good idea! I'll go get some now. Rhonda >>We have a 4.5 lb, 5 month old kitten who has developed a respiratory >>infection. We rushed to the vet yesterday, and she is on oral [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Priscilla Okay, it was a big N.O. for baby food. She would not even lick it off of her paw. I'm getting concerned that we should hospitalize her at the emergency vet. Rhonda > Good idea! > [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >> >> Priscilla > Okay, it was a big N.O. for baby food. She would not even lick it off of > her paw. > > I'm getting concerned that we should hospitalize her at the emergency vet. > > Rhonda Have you tried steaming up the bathroom and sitting with her in it for a while? I'd give the vet a call and see what they think about force feeding. Hi Karen, Have not tried the steamy bathroom yet, but I may try it tomorrow. I was a little worried about stressing her out more than she is (changing from room to room.) I did try it for one cat once, and was not sure it helped. It seemed so much cooler on the floor where he was, but steamier for me standing up. This one is not going to let me hold her up I can tell that now... Would be nice if there were little cat vaporizers! Will check if this might work tomorrow. Thank you. Rhonda >>Okay, it was a big N.O. for baby food. She would not even lick it off of >>her paw. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Have you tried steaming up the bathroom and sitting with her in it for a > while? I'd give the vet a call and see what they think about force feeding. << I'm getting concerned that we should hospitalize her at the emergency vet. Rhonda >> I'd be worried, too, because I have always heard that kittens decline fast. I think I would at least call the emergency vet and see if they think you should bring her in. Let us know. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) Hi Candace, Emergency clinics always think you should bring them in! :) At least around here... I thought about it today, but only want to hospitalize her if absolutely necessary. So much stress for all of us. Tomorrow she has to be better or she will go in. Thanks for answering! Rhonda > << I'm getting concerned that we should hospitalize her at the emergency vet. > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other > than human." (Loren Eisely) >> We have a 4.5 lb, 5 month old kitten who has developed a respiratory >> infection. We rushed to the vet yesterday, and she is on oral [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Priscilla hi my cat is just around 20 weeks we found her in alliance ohio and fear she has URI because she has the same symptims as rhonda and we want to know if you suggest the same thing please e-mail me at foyboyphil101@yahoo.com tnx in advace > We have a 4.5 lb, 5 month old kitten who has developed a respiratory infection. We rushed to the vet yesterday, and she is on oral antibiotics and eye drops. > She is just miserable. She can't breathe through her nose much and at times breathes through her mouth. Rhonda--you might ask your vet if she can take Sudafed. Cheeks had a cold and is very skinny so I worried about her getting off her feed from the congestion. The vet had me give her Sudafed and it cleared her snuffles up. The question is, can she have it with her other medications--and is it okay for kittens. (My cat is full grown.) It worked great on Cheeky. You need to get the dosage and interaction info. from your doctor, first though. Hi Mary, Our vet doesn't work on Saturdays, so we were kind of on our own today. I will ask her for next time, though. Man, I hope there is no next time like this one... Thanks for answering, Rhonda > Rhonda--you might ask your vet if she can take Sudafed. > Cheeks had a cold and is very skinny so I worried about her getting off her [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > great on Cheeky. You need to get the dosage and interaction info. from your > doctor, first though. Thanks for all of the responses. She is a spitfire and I've had trouble getting the medicine into her. I've put food on her paws and nose now, with not much interest on her part. I heated food and she is just not interested. I'm worried about her fluids, too. Tonight I decided I would get something into her -- I tried force-feeding a combo of baby food and pedialyte. I have scratches everywhere, and only managed to get about 3/4 cc into her. The good news is, as soon as I let her go she ran to the water bowl! She batted at it in a frustrated way then sat beside it. Then her mom came over and started drinking, just like she was encouraging her. It was great! The little girl stuck her head in too and they both drank for quite awhile. It's a relief, but tomorrow I'll be looking for improvement or we might go to emergency. Thanks everyone, Rhonda > Thanks for all of the responses. > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Rhonda That is excellent that she drank water!! If you *do* try force feeding her again, wrap her in a towel. Set her on top of the towel and fold the back over her but and then the two sides so only her head sticks out. But I would check with a vet soon. How is the kitty doing now? Hi Connie, Thanks for asking. Little Saffron is much better. She started eating about 2 days ago, and last night ate quite a bit. One turning point was giving her pain medication. Apparently they develop ulcers in their mouth and throat, and that was part of the reason she drooled a lot and wouldn't eat. She got a surge of energy when the pain was gone, and she started nibbling food. She still has some noisy breathing, but is better in general, and is off of the pain meds. That was not a fun ride for any of us! Rhonda > How is the kitty doing now? |
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