My cat is sick, she currently drinks on her own but I need to force baby food into her mouth. Im taking her to the vet tommorow.
Does anyone have anything special they do for a sick cat? Im feeding her baby food, laid her out in her little hut with her favorite toys around her.
I watered down some evaporated milk but she will only drink water.
Any ideas?
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It sounds like you're doing what you can, but water is the best thing for her to drink anyway. Human milk can actually dehydrate a cat making things worse. Getting her to the vet is the best thing you can do for her.
tack her to the vet..
put him on your lap or otherwise very close to you. Cats "feed" on our energy and your concern for him will be "transmitted" to him, giving him the WILL to live.
Sorry to hear your kitty is sick!! It sounds like you are doing a great job at making her feel comforted, I don't know that there is anything that you should do different, but make sure she is warm too. It is great that she is drinking on her own and I'm glad that you are getting some calories in her with the baby food, which also provides some fluid. Any idea what is wrong? Hopefully the vet can do some bloodwork and maybe some SQ fluids and get her on some meds to make her feel better. Good luck!
Keep pushing the water. Don't try to give her any food right now. Keep her in a quiet place away from noise and other disturbances. Stay near, but don't try to do more than lightly stroke her although she might want to snuggle you. Keep her warm. I use a small heating pad under plastic and beneath 3 or 4 towels so it won't get too hot, and if she has an accident, the pad won't electrocute her.
Some questions to ask. Is she using a litter box? If you can, without disturbing her too much, look at her gums. Are they pink or are they pale? If you pick up the skin on the back (nape) of her neck, just as her mother would have, does the skin immediately resume its shape or does it take several seconds to return to normal? If you answer no to the litter box, pale for the gums and/or no to the quick resiliency of skin, then you might want to call an emergency vet.
Good luck. Remember, sick cats usually like to be with their people, but sometimes they just want to be left alone.
Comfort the cat as much as possible..reassure that they are loved.Do try getting some milk in her it will cause her to pass anything causing stomach upset and keep her from having an empty stomach.The first of a mothers love ..is milk.
It sounds like you are doing everything you can, and good advice has been given.just keep her warm. Have you taken her temperature by any chance? Is her nose warm? What are her symptoms? Sometimes when kitties are coming down with a cold they will just lie around a lot and don't eat much, but they do drink(most of the time)
The milk isn't good for her..
I hope she gets better soon.(((hugs)))
She may not feel like eating. It is good that She is drinking on Her own. Force feeding water can be dangerous. The only baby food that My book says to feed is like strained meat baby food. If You get a chance to take Her temperature it should be no lower than 101.5 and no higher than 102.5. If it is too low She needs to be warmer. I have used the broth from chicken soup in the past, but have since been told that the sodium is too high. Might try a little or water it down more. You didn't say what the symptoms are. You can go to www.animalhealthchannel.com, they have info that might help You. Also www.JustAnswer.com, where You can ask a Vet or Vet tech for a set fee, like 5 or 10 dollars. Also the milk is a bad idea, cats can not digest it properly, and it can cause diarrhea. Also You do not want to have them too hot, or too cold.
God Bless
It depends how old she is too. At least she is drinking water. I hade to take care of mine who was 13 years old, sick, and quit eating and drinking then died. For a week or so, I used the water out of tuna and pureed wet food into a baby food like consistency. Then I filled up a large syringe without a needle and had to sort of push it down his throat. The only thing you can do is what you are doing: making your cat comfortable, and make sure she gets plenty of water. The syringe works for putting water and medicine down her throat too. Hope your kitty gets better, I cried for weeks over the loss of mine.
Let her drink water, not milk as it will cause more probs, as others have already said.
Human food isn't all that great for her. As you are taking her to the vet tomorrow, I wouldn't force feed her anymore.
Perhaps some chicken or fish stock for her to drink. Fish has a stronger smell and if her nose is blocked is more likely to appeal.
If she is mouth breathing or very rattly put some vicks on her chin. She cant lick it off, but the vapour will help clear her nose. If you have a vapouriser, put that on with eucalyptus oil, also to help clear her nasal passages and ease breathing.
Sit with her and stroke her. Contact is very important.
Don't force her to drink or eat. It's a good sign she is drinking water
put water or the baby food on her paws its a natural reaction for cats and dogs to lick their paws
Aling animals tips on care
of nursing both people and pets. People or animals, the principles are the same: reduce stress, create a restful environment, and provide supportive care. Imagine what your needs are when you're feeling ill. A sick pet wants the same kind of care you would want.
Here are some ways to promote recovery or at least make a sick animal more comfortable.
Create an environment that is odor-neutral. Until your sick pet is feeling better, hide the air fresheners and potpourris. Go easy on perfume or after-shave. Avoid splattering grease on hot burners when cooking. Postpone spraying for bugs or painting the interior. If you smoke, do it outside.
Adjust the room temperature to fit the pet's needs. An animal who has a fever needs the room cooler than the aging pet or the one just back from surgery.
Keep the sickroom quiet. A pet who isn't normally bothered by the teenager's stereo or the little girl stomping around in Mommy's high heels will be much more sensitive to noise while sick.
Turn the lights down low. Bright light is contraindicated during illness. Filter sunlight through drapes. Use low-watt bulbs in the evening. Most animals will rest better if the sickroom is dark at night.
Offer temperature-sensitive nourishment. During whelping, a mother dog's body temperature drops. Warming her water, milk, or dog food, enhances her recovery. A cat or dog with a fever or acute infection appreciates liquids that are cold.
Help with activities of daily living. Pets often get diarrhea when sick. Diarrhea weakens a pet, making it hard for him to keep clean. Use a warm washcloth and wash up his muzzle, his neck, and his bottom as needed.
Animals can also get bedsores from lying in one position too long. Provide thick bedding. If the pet is too weak to move much, change his position every few hours, gently turning him over to the other side.
Don't rush recovery time. If a pet doesn't seem ready to resume his usual activities, don't push him.
Sleep is a great healer. Don't hover over a sick pet. Provide the necessary care and then let the animal rest. Keep a close eye on the patient without waking him. Petting and fussing should be kept to a minimum.
Glow for your cat.
I can only add one thing to what others have said. colostrum and brewer's yeast are very good when a cat is having trouble eating. Both are available in health food stores and may even be available in supermarkets. Colostrum is high in nutrition but easy to digest. Brewer's yeast is high in B vitamins which stimulates the appetite. If the cat is eating a little baby food, you might sprinkle a little of both on her food and give it to her. You can increase the amount gradually. Don't give her too much colostrum at once because some cats get diarrhea.
Hope your kitty feels better.
a baby aspirin helps, hope kitty is ok..hus to kitty
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