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Cat won’t eat or drink, belly twitching, for a week; gave gentamicin 2 days with no improvement. What disease and what medicine?
Not eating and belly twitching may be hairballs, gut foreign bodies, or indigestion from swallowed fur causing blockage. Use hairball paste or cat grass; for indigestion, fast and give probiotics. See a vet if no relief.
Why Does My Cat Keep Swallowing?
Why does a cat keep swallowing? Is frequent gulping a sign of illness? Occasional swallowing is normal, but constant gulping may point to one of several causes below.
What to Do When Your Cat Goes Missing
Cats escape when you open the door or through unscreened windows/vents. First search the whole house (drawers, under beds) with their favorite treat/toy. If truly out, day one is golden time — they hide within ~50 m, often upward in apartment buildings. Search flat by flat, check cameras, look in bushes at night with a flashlight, and post flyers if day one fails.
How can I get my cat to eat vegetables?
Cats are carnivores and rarely eat vegetables willingly. Mix a little vegetable juice or finely chopped veg into canned food and increase gradually; try broccoli, carrot, or spinach. If it refuses, don't force it. Cat grass provides fiber.
Why does my dog suddenly eat grass?
Dogs eat grass mainly when their stomach is upset, since grass fiber aids gut motility and relieves discomfort. It can also signal self-medication after injury or a lack of trace minerals.
How do you make a Teddy defecate quickly?
To make a Teddy defecate quickly: keep a regular feeding schedule to control timing; offer high-fiber, watery foods like vegetables, fruit, yogurt, and honey to stimulate the gut; and walk it daily, especially after meals and in the morning. For constipation, lactulose helps, and severe cases need a vet.
Why Won’t Your Cat Sleep in Its Bed?
A cat may skip its bed because the material is wrong for the season, the spot is too exposed, it wants to be near you, or the bed feels cramped. Pick a comfy, roomy bed in a safe spot, or add catnip and toys to tempt it. This article explains the reasons and fixes.
A Summary of Reasons a Cat Won’t Eat
A cat not eating is complex, hairballs, illness, indigestion, or disliked food can all cause it. Observe your cat to find the cause, if unsure, see a vet. Our pet care specialists list common reasons to help you judge.
How to promote a cat’s hairball expulsion (vomiting fur)?
Cat grass induces vomiting but frequent vomiting harms health; better prevent hairballs: 1) daily brushing to remove loose fur; 2) hairball paste/tablets to lubricate and pass fur; 3) high-fiber food (pumpkin, peas, rice bran) to aid elimination.
What to Do When a Cat Keeps Vomiting from a Weak Stomach?
As known, a cat's stomach is more fragile than other animals, so vomiting is common. But if it keeps vomiting, the owner must treat it. What to do when a cat with a weak stomach keeps vomiting? Let's see with our veterinarian.