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my cats tounge is hanging ou this started today he is drooling a bit and he wont eat or drink and wont walk around much

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September 25 2005 at 10:50 AM (36 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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It sounds like he could have a sore in his mouth either from an infection like herpes virus or calici virus or he may have something sharp stuck in his hard or soft palate or even thread wrapped around his tongue. He might have a tooth infection causing this too. This could even be from nausea as cats often drool when nauseous and that could be from hairballs if he is not getting hairball rememdy regularly.
Whatever it is this sounds like he is really feeling ill. I think you should see a vet with him as he is not eating or drinking. You should review how sick he seems to you and then decide if you want to see the emergency vet today or wait until your vet is open on Monday.
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September 25 2005 at 12:31 PM (1 hour and 40 minutes and 45 seconds later)
         
Reply to Nancy Holmes's Post: ok i looked in his mouth and he does have what would apear to be a blister on his tounge
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September 25 2005 at 12:36 PM (5 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         
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You may find you can get some fluids in him by using an eye dropper or syringe to squirt some in the side of his mouth.
The sore may need veterinary attention to resolve. He may need antibiotics or supportive care such as fluids if he can't eat or drink.
You can see if he will lick up some babyfood meat such as chicken or turkey etc as that might be soft enough to not bother his sore tongue much.
But I think you need to plan a vet visit for him to help him get better.

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September 25 2005 at 12:54 PM (17 minutes and 56 seconds later)
         
Reply to Nancy Holmes's Post: thank you untill i get him to the vet would tuna be ok or would the baby food be best??
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September 25 2005 at 12:58 PM (3 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
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If he'll lick up some mushed up tuna and juice then my feeling is some food and fluid is better than none!
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