Jake was never dewormed as a kitten, but in order to safely do that the vet had to do 3 fecal tests 2 weeks apart from each other. Some people will argue that even the fecal tests are not 100% accurate so they deworm no matter what. I think just because there are no signs of worms doesn't mean you can be 100% sure he has no worms. Worms is a problem that can be solved very easily. I don't know what else could be wrong and why he isn't eating but I think it really could be worms that are upsetting his stomach making it hard for him to have any appetite.
hummmm... That is great news, but he can't be on that forever... That is good for only short term... That is not balanced with all the nutrients your cat needs, and can make him very sick if fed long term... I know it is not what you want to hear... I am sorryOriginally Posted by MysteryCat
Hey everyone I have a good news, my cat is now eating. He can now finish all his foods on his bowl, I'm very glad and really really happy!
I give him a homemade cat food, I cook fish from the market and he like it!
Weight improvement is from 3 1/2, he is now 3 3/4.
Originally Posted by Carolina
hummmm... That is great news, but he can't be on that forever... That is good for only short term... That is not balanced with all the nutrients your cat needs, and can make him very sick if fed long term... I know it is not what you want to hear... I am sorry(The lack of Taurine for example, can leave your cat blind)
You will need to transition him back to cat food by mixing both of them until you are feeding only cat food and no human food.
For now that is great, but for now only...
You also need to take him to the vet for many different reasons... You need to get to the bottom of this problem... You need to know WHY he is not eating. You need to deworm him. You need to give him his vaccines... You need to neuter him... This kitty really need medical attention...
Originally Posted by Carolina
hummmm... That is great news, but he can't be on that forever... That is good for only short term... That is not balanced with all the nutrients your cat needs, and can make him very sick if fed long term... I know it is not what you want to hear... I am sorry(The lack of Taurine for example, can leave your cat blind)
You will need to transition him back to cat food by mixing both of them until you are feeding only cat food and no human food.
For now that is great, but for now only...
You also need to take him to the vet for many different reasons... You need to get to the bottom of this problem... You need to know WHY he is not eating. You need to deworm him. You need to give him his vaccines... You need to neuter him... This kitty really need medical attention...
Originally Posted by sharky
A homemade diet is possible but you need the aid of a VET or Certified nutritionist to ensure no nutrients are overlooked
We don't mean to harp at you, but this is not a legitimate reason for not getting vet care for your cat.Originally Posted by MysteryCat
Yes I will still consult a vet. I just don't have enough time and money, as soon as get my paycheck, I will take him to the vet
Or you can pay for pet insurance, which is what I do... I pay $14 a month, and it covers everything in case of sickness or accidents... (not annual regular trips to the vet for vaccines and such). There is a deductible of $100, and I pay only 20% of the total bill... The insurance includes all the tests, surgery, boarding, medicine, vet fees, MRI, X-Rays, anything... So, if you have financial problems, a low income, this is an option to consider... I am unemployed, and so it is impossible for me to get carecredit - Insurance has been a true blessing, and has seved me quite a few times. Sure, I will always have to have at least $100 to take them to the vet - But I will never have to worry about hundreds and hundreds or thousands of dollars in vet fees (unless it is dental...)Originally Posted by otto
We don't mean to harp at you, but this is not a legitimate reason for not getting vet care for your cat.
You need to make the time and find the money. Having a cat (or any pet) is a commitment with many responsibilities, and this includes health care.
Your kitty needs to be examined by a vet, possibly de-wormed, (bring a fecal sample with you) definitely vaccinated for rabies, and neutered.
Not when you get around to it. Now! (please!)
(A little more unsolicited advice: start putting a little money away, every pay check ,for future vet bills. There is nothing more terrible than watching a pet suffer because you "don't have the money for the vet". You might also want to apply for a Care Credit Card, that is a good thing to have in case of an emergency, or if your cat ends up needing some expensive treatments someday.)
