We have a 1 yr old cat named Max & two weeks ago we decided to bring home a companion for him (Jake). They have gotten used to one another and are doing well in terms or socialization. Over the last few days I noticed that Max (1yr old) has not been as interested in food as usual & has been doing more sleeping than usual. It takes a bit of coaxing to get him to eat & when he does finally eat he eats very slowly which is unlike what he normally does. Tonight I decided to try and find out what the problem is & I think I may have found it.
I observed him closely this evening & noticed that when he eats his mouth makes a weird twitch like movement. I also noticed that he does this when sitting around & especially when he grooms himself. While administering Max's worm medication I noticed a small sore on his tongue. I believe this must be the cause of Max's pain & explains his slow reaction to food. The sore does not look infected or as though it requires a visit to the emergency animal hospital. After all, Max is eating
I believe that he sustained this injury during one of the wrestling matches that Max & Jake get into. They jump around, bug each other & do the normal cat playing thing. But I have noticed that they aren't messing with each other much at all for the last few days.
So my question is what can be done about Max's sore (if anything) or do we just need to let time heal it? Is there anything that I can do to help make eating easier for Max? Both Max & Jake eat raw & they also love wet & dry food.
I observed him closely this evening & noticed that when he eats his mouth makes a weird twitch like movement. I also noticed that he does this when sitting around & especially when he grooms himself. While administering Max's worm medication I noticed a small sore on his tongue. I believe this must be the cause of Max's pain & explains his slow reaction to food. The sore does not look infected or as though it requires a visit to the emergency animal hospital. After all, Max is eating
I believe that he sustained this injury during one of the wrestling matches that Max & Jake get into. They jump around, bug each other & do the normal cat playing thing. But I have noticed that they aren't messing with each other much at all for the last few days.
So my question is what can be done about Max's sore (if anything) or do we just need to let time heal it? Is there anything that I can do to help make eating easier for Max? Both Max & Jake eat raw & they also love wet & dry food.