We adopted a small kitten about 3 weeks ago. Shelter didnt know age, just guessing at 3 months? He got all his shots, neutered etc and came home with endless energy and curiosity.
3 days ago, he seemed more reserved. Not playing, but exhibiting no outward symptoms. Appetite normal, drinking plenty of water, bathroom habits normal. Just seems lethargic and even weak. He can jump up where he could just a few days before.
We noticed when eating he was tilting head and gave up after a bit. For soft food, he was more interested in licking gravy. Fast forward we realized we could eat scraping and clicking and found his canine adult teeth were erupting next to his baby teeth on top. I dont know enough about kitty dentition to judge back teeth. Watching him closely, we could definitely see this is affecting his eating, although it hasn't hurt his appetite.
Were on day three and despite us trying to offer soft food every few hours, plenty of water and cuddle time, hes still lethargic to a point that worries us. If we move him to a bed to rest, he just sits/lays where we put him.
Everything I've read indicate teething should be almost unnoticeable and I've had a number of cats and never seen this.
No blatant indications of infection or respiratory issues and none of the other cats at home have any similar symptoms.
We have called vet and have appt tomorrow evening. I want to feel more educated going in. Ask the right questions or for the right tests.
Thoughts?
3 days ago, he seemed more reserved. Not playing, but exhibiting no outward symptoms. Appetite normal, drinking plenty of water, bathroom habits normal. Just seems lethargic and even weak. He can jump up where he could just a few days before.
We noticed when eating he was tilting head and gave up after a bit. For soft food, he was more interested in licking gravy. Fast forward we realized we could eat scraping and clicking and found his canine adult teeth were erupting next to his baby teeth on top. I dont know enough about kitty dentition to judge back teeth. Watching him closely, we could definitely see this is affecting his eating, although it hasn't hurt his appetite.
Were on day three and despite us trying to offer soft food every few hours, plenty of water and cuddle time, hes still lethargic to a point that worries us. If we move him to a bed to rest, he just sits/lays where we put him.
Everything I've read indicate teething should be almost unnoticeable and I've had a number of cats and never seen this.
No blatant indications of infection or respiratory issues and none of the other cats at home have any similar symptoms.
We have called vet and have appt tomorrow evening. I want to feel more educated going in. Ask the right questions or for the right tests.
Thoughts?