My male 11 yr old dsh did not eat even one bite of food for 6 days after a puncture wound or bite to his backside. Drank water though. I brought this concern to the emergency vet plus my regular vet when we were able to get an appointment. I had to force feed him for 3 days. Just like it reads, no glory but likely saved him. Did the transdermal appetite meds which did nothing for him. At least $200.00 in special foods and/baby food.
He soon was able to eat 1tsp of food at a time on his own. I was putting food in his area/face every few hours. Yup! That was it. It’s been a month or so with his recovery. Very sloooooow recovery.
Ive read so many articles about the damage after a few days to a cats liver and other organs from lack of food, I was ready to euthanize. He was not looking good.
He was not able to walk after his injury. Naturally we made amends. Ramps and such for him to get to a higher place. He is a happy guy! Always a rascal.
I cannot believe how well he is doing! One more mention, he did not eat one bite for 6 days! Vet check the end of July. I’m so happy I didn’t give up.
He soon was able to eat 1tsp of food at a time on his own. I was putting food in his area/face every few hours. Yup! That was it. It’s been a month or so with his recovery. Very sloooooow recovery.
Ive read so many articles about the damage after a few days to a cats liver and other organs from lack of food, I was ready to euthanize. He was not looking good.
He was not able to walk after his injury. Naturally we made amends. Ramps and such for him to get to a higher place. He is a happy guy! Always a rascal.
I cannot believe how well he is doing! One more mention, he did not eat one bite for 6 days! Vet check the end of July. I’m so happy I didn’t give up.
