Why is my kitten lethargic and drooling?
Drooling can be a sign of a mouth problem or nausea. Some cats that lick something that tastes funny can also drool. If he is also lethargic, then I’d recommend having him checked. An article that might be helpful to you is Hypersalivation in Cats and Lethargy in Cats.
What should I do if my cat has salivation?
Special diets may need to be followed to help alleviate these organ problems. To remove a foreign body causing salivation, the cat may need to be sedated. Certain cases may require surgery. If surgery has been part of your cat’s treatment, you will need to follow all at-home care guidelines provided by the veterinarian.
How much powder to put in a cat’s mouth?
The dose is 1 gram of dry powder for every 1 lb body weight of the cat. An average sized cat will require around 10 grams. Dissolve the powder in the smallest volume of water possible, to form a thick slurry, and syringe it into the cat’s mouth.
What does it mean when a kitten becomes lethargic?
They are tiny and extremely susceptible to a multitude of illnesses and diseases, and they can become very sick very quickly if they are not eating enough and/or frequently enough. When a kitten becomes frail, lethargic, or sick, this is called “Fading Kitten Syndrome” and it’s extremely life threatening.
What causes a cat to have hypersalivation in its mouth?
Causes of Hypersalivation in Cats 1 Excitement 2 Nervousness 3 Being near appetizing food 4 Poisoning (from a variety of sources) 5 Medication side effects 6 Foreign body stuck in mouth tissue 7 Teething (in kittens) 8 Injury to the tongue or mouth 9 Insect stings 10 Gingivitis and other gum disease
Special diets may need to be followed to help alleviate these organ problems. To remove a foreign body causing salivation, the cat may need to be sedated. Certain cases may require surgery. If surgery has been part of your cat’s treatment, you will need to follow all at-home care guidelines provided by the veterinarian.
Where does a lethargic cat go when its sick?
Cats with lethargy are sick and typically there are other warning signs that something is wrong. Many lethargic cats will hide in a quiet dark place such as under the bed or in a closet. They tend to prefer areas away from people and other pets.
What to do for a lethargic cat at home?
Provide the cat with plenty of enrichment such as toys, laser, playtime, scratching posts, cat trees, cat grass, etc. Try veterinary recommended cat-specific pheromones or calming supplements. Remove any sources of stress that can be removed.
What makes an older cat tired and lethargic?
Older cats are prone to chronic kidney disease or failure. This disease is a progressive loss of kidney function and often cats appear weak, frail, or tired and sometimes vomit, drink more than normal, or urinate more than normal. Liver and gall bladder diseases can also make cats sick and lethargic.