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My cat has stopped eating and drinking water for about two ...


Sent to Cat Experts July 11, 2006 2:39 p.m.
My cat has stopped eating and drinking water for about two days and keeps having dry heaves. What could be causing this and what can I do to get her to start back eating and drinking?

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July 11, 2006 2:41 p.m. (2 minutes and 15 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
How old is she?
What and when did she eat last?
Any symptoms of illness?

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Sent July 11, 2006 2:51 p.m. (10 minutes and 25 seconds later)
I am not really sure how old she is. I've had her over 10 years though. I last noticed her eating this weekend. There has been no other symptoms except she keeps trying to throw up, but noting is coming up. Just white fluid and not very much of that. Aneighbor suggested she may have a hair ball. I feed her pedigree indoor cat food that is suppose to resist hairballs. I noticed that I bought a storebrand indoor cat food and my son just opened and gave her some this weekend. I don't think she's eaten any of it or drunk any water. Could it be a resistance to the temporary change it food brands?
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July 11, 2006 2:55 p.m. (3 minutes and 42 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark

Dear friend,

Please stand by while I type detailed answer.

Thanks,

Terri



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July 11, 2006 3:07 p.m. (11 minutes and 57 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Dear friend,

I do not think this is related to the food change. Your girl has stopped eating because she is not feeling well. A senior cat can have dental isssues, kidney, liver, pancreatic or thyroid dysfunction. She can aso become diabetic - have high or low blood pressure,Impacted hair or feces, etc.

This can become very serious because she can become dehydrated and develope liver failure from not eating and drinking.

First, check her mouth for any abscessed teeth, gigivitis or dental problems. Next you must get her fed and hydrated. Get unflavored pedialyte and canned cat food. Give her one dropper of pedialyte every ten minutes for two hours. Water down the canned cat food to a gruel and give her one dropper every 10 minutes for two hours after the pedialyte.

If she continues to vomit you will have to take her to a vet for subcutanious fluids so she does not dehydrate.

Please get back to me and let me know how she is responding. If you still have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. I will be happy to help in any way possible.

Very sincerely,

Terri



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PictureTerri Riba  -- Feline Healthcare Expert -- 100% Positive Feedback on 7745 Cat Accepts
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Sent July 11, 2006 5:37 p.m. (2 hours and 29 minutes later)
I'm confused. I paid my deposit several hours ago. Left, went to the dentist, cambe back and I still don't see my detailed answer to my question. Is this a rip off?
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July 11, 2006 7:09 p.m. (1 hour and 31 minutes later)

Dear friend,

Are you s- till unable to see your answer? PLease let me know. If you are I will be happy to repost it or send it as a private message.

I will be here waiting to hear from you. You can reach me at me email terririba@aol.com if you have any trouble and I will be more then happy to help you.

I am concerned about your cat and want to be sure you got the instructions about feeding and hydrating her.

Very sincerely,

Terri



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PictureTerri Riba  -- Feline Healthcare Expert -- 100% Positive Feedback on 7745 Cat Accepts
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