Hello,
I took my cat into see the Vet 2 weeks ago and he diagnosed him with a upper respiratory infection, dehydration and after the blood panel, said to put him on a Renal Diet. He's been on Thyroid medication for about a year. He finished the antibiotics this week. He seems like he wants water but he stares at the water and does a couple of licks but that's it. I've tried to give him water by a syringe and tried tuna juice in the water but no luck. I did get him to drink alittle today by letting the water from the faucet run over my hand. He had a great appetite previously but today he won't eat. I am worried about him, especially the not drinking. I am going to call my vet tomorrow and see if they can give him another fluid injection. I've been reading about the Sub Q for dehydration. He's 17 yrs old. Lately he doesn't sleep at night at all. He'll sit for a few minutes but then he heads for the door. He'll go in and out all day long now. I asked my vet about that and he told me he's getting senile. He's getting really thin now and doesn't look good. I've told so many people online for advise but they say to talk with his vet. His vet said there isn't not much he can do besides give him Mind tests and observe him. I did order some Epakitin today but it maybe too late. Feeling sad.
I took my cat into see the Vet 2 weeks ago and he diagnosed him with a upper respiratory infection, dehydration and after the blood panel, said to put him on a Renal Diet. He's been on Thyroid medication for about a year. He finished the antibiotics this week. He seems like he wants water but he stares at the water and does a couple of licks but that's it. I've tried to give him water by a syringe and tried tuna juice in the water but no luck. I did get him to drink alittle today by letting the water from the faucet run over my hand. He had a great appetite previously but today he won't eat. I am worried about him, especially the not drinking. I am going to call my vet tomorrow and see if they can give him another fluid injection. I've been reading about the Sub Q for dehydration. He's 17 yrs old. Lately he doesn't sleep at night at all. He'll sit for a few minutes but then he heads for the door. He'll go in and out all day long now. I asked my vet about that and he told me he's getting senile. He's getting really thin now and doesn't look good. I've told so many people online for advise but they say to talk with his vet. His vet said there isn't not much he can do besides give him Mind tests and observe him. I did order some Epakitin today but it maybe too late. Feeling sad.