What to feed cats when they are sick?
Tempting a sick cat to eat Do not leave uneaten food down – it may cause your cat to feel nauseous. Many cats enjoy chicken, cat biscuits, tuna, or invalid diets from the vet. Liquidise food if there is any difficulty swallowing. Offer bits of food by hand, or dab a tiny bit onto the lips or front paws.
Why is my cat lethargic and won’t eat?
I can’t say the cause, but when I’ve seen it it’s been related to fluid on the lungs and/or lung inflammation (ie asthma or complications from heart disease). It could also be caused by an allergic reaction or, obviously, some kind of obstruction in the airway. I’m very surprised nothing showed up in the tests.
Why is my cat’s mouth open but not breathing?
There is no panting now and her breathing is more even but her mouth is still open with her tongue just peeking out. Gertie spent quite a bit of time at the emergency vet today and was quite stressed while we were there. I am going to monitor her and see if when she wakes up she will drink anything, even some water would make me feel better.
Why do people not eat at the end of life?
The person may be immobile and so not need the same amount of calories to sustain their energy levels. Having reduced food and fluid intake and decreased interest in this can be thought of as a ‘natural part’ of end of life and dying. Giving increased food and fluids artificially to a person who has been having a reduced intake can be harmful.
I can’t say the cause, but when I’ve seen it it’s been related to fluid on the lungs and/or lung inflammation (ie asthma or complications from heart disease). It could also be caused by an allergic reaction or, obviously, some kind of obstruction in the airway. I’m very surprised nothing showed up in the tests.
The person may be immobile and so not need the same amount of calories to sustain their energy levels. Having reduced food and fluid intake and decreased interest in this can be thought of as a ‘natural part’ of end of life and dying. Giving increased food and fluids artificially to a person who has been having a reduced intake can be harmful.
Why is my dog laying around not eating or drinking?
There’s a laundry list of reasons your dog is refusing food and laying around for no apparent reason. We’d need a whole book to cover them all, but here are a few more things to look out for. Poison. Dogs eat things they’re not supposed to, we all know it. Sometimes they get ahold of something that can cause them harm.
There is no panting now and her breathing is more even but her mouth is still open with her tongue just peeking out. Gertie spent quite a bit of time at the emergency vet today and was quite stressed while we were there. I am going to monitor her and see if when she wakes up she will drink anything, even some water would make me feel better.