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31. There might be a hairball blockage somewhere in the digestive tract causing discomfort

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Mon Dec 19, 2022, 08:14 AM

Dec 2022

or inflammation (?) These can interfere with absorption of nutrients, slow down digestion, and negatively affect the gut microbiome. If your cat is dehydrated, it makes it much harder to move any undigested clump along. You might consider adding cat probiotic liquids such as the goat milk formulas for overall digestive health and immune support. Hope things improve quickly.

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Asking for advice. I have a 17 year old neutered cat who suddenly stopped eating and drinking. [View all] Midnight Writer Dec 2022 OP

My elder cat had that issue and it was her teeth. They looked okay, but she couldn't chew. nature-lover Dec 2022 #1

Thank you. I wondered about that, too. Both vets say his teeth are fine. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #5

There is a medication that you can rub inside of their ears to help trigger their appetite Siwsan Dec 2022 #2

Thanks. I'll try that. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #6

I'd have vet check teeth. SheltieLover Dec 2022 #3

Thanks. I thought of that, but both vets say his teeth and gums are fine. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #7

Maybe have teeth xrayed? SheltieLover Dec 2022 #8

There are prescriptions to encourage eating. Big Blue Marble Dec 2022 #4

Thank you. The only meds mentioned was a potassium supplement. He is short on potassium. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #10

Get an Ultrasound of his abdomen. Big Blue Marble Dec 2022 #9

Thanks. I discussed that with the vet, but frankly, if he has a sarcoma, I will just let him go. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #12

Also I have found with older cats. Big Blue Marble Dec 2022 #11

Thanks. I did that once with an old dog that had cancer, and it did help for a while. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #13

Damn, that's rough packman Dec 2022 #14

Thanks you. I have initiated a "Quality Of Life Watch" on him. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #16

Saute some liver. Drain off oil. No salt whatsoever. Tetrachloride Dec 2022 #15

Thanks. I'll give that a try. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #17

Has the vet tried mirataz? bamagal62 Dec 2022 #18

Thank you. I will look into that. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #19

I hope the potassium supplements help. femmedem Dec 2022 #20

Thank you. Good information. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #22

The appetite stimulate applied to ears is a good idea. Also try some Nutri-Cal. CousinIT Dec 2022 #21

Thank you. I am surprised out of two vets neither mentioned the stimulant or the supplement. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #23

When my Fricka was passing she I_UndergroundPanther Dec 2022 #33

we are going through the same thing with our 19 year old cat yellowdogintexas Dec 2022 #24

Thanks for responding. "wait and see mode" is just where I'm at, too. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #25

Go buy some raw beef liver... Calf's, if you can find it. Cut it into pieces for the food processor Karadeniz Dec 2022 #26

Thank you. I will try that. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #27

Sending vibes for best possible outcome for all of you. Here if you need us. niyad Dec 2022 #28

Thanks. He is having a good day today. He's eating better, but not nearly enough. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #29

Glad he is having a good day. Have you tried getting him to eat off your fingers? niyad Dec 2022 #30

Not until I read this. I got some wet food on my fingers and offered it to him. Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #32

There might be a hairball blockage somewhere in the digestive tract causing discomfort Donkees Dec 2022 #31

How is your cat? We ended up at the vet; yellowdogintexas Dec 2022 #34

Glad to hear he is doing better. It really eases your mind when they show a healthy appetite Midnight Writer Dec 2022 #35

Thank you and a Very Merry Christmas to you yellowdogintexas Dec 2022 #36