My mothers cat is not eating or drinking water it seems.

The cat let me basicly clean her up but her nose is got blackish crust on it and she has something swollen or forgien in her jaw and throat.  She is getting superskinny and shes sorta old.  We hopefully are going to the vet tomarrow but we are cscraed on the costs.

k SO I WAS IN A RUSH LAST NIGHT TO GET THE CAT A DECENT PLACE TO SLEEP.  I'm still in a rush to figure out what is wrong with her. Her mouth stinks shes hasnt eatten or drank any thing.  I'm not sure what else too add here.  Any help i think would be great.   ....she is a out side cat.

Here are suggestions on how to afford vet bills: http://www.thecatsite.com/t/155462/cant-afford-a-vet-please-read There may be something there that works for your situation. While you are waiting at the vet's office tomorrow, ask the receptionist about any forms of financial aid available should you need it once the bills comes.

I'm not sure what is wrong with your cat. An outside cat can get into fights withother cats, dogs, wild animals, eat something harmful, etc. Try to syringe water into the cat to kee her hydrated. Pharmacies sell oral syringes and pet stores sell feeding syringes for puppies and kittens.

I hope your cat will be ok

Hi, I'm new here but...

A cat not eating and drinking clearly indicates a problem. I would take her to the vet. It could be plenty of things, like an abces (outdoor cat + swollen), teeth problem (happens ofter in older cats) or kidney issue.... for starters.

Hope she'll be fine, please give some news.