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Cat not eating for 2 days, vomiting yellow fluid, lethargic, losing weight fast
A cat that stops eating, drinks little, vomits yellow fluid, is lethargic and loses weight rapidly may have internal/external parasites, a digestive disease or liver problems. Its condition is poor, so see a vet promptly for diagnosis and targeted treatment; delayed care risks dehydration or shock.
What water should a dehydrated cat drink to rehydrate?
Give an electrolyte or glucose solution for mild dehydration; severe dehydration needs intravenous fluids at a vet.
Why do a cat’s nails crack?
Cracking comes from poor nutrition, lack of exercise, over-trimming, injury, or infection; treat by the specific cause.
My cat is alert but hasn’t eaten for 3 days and keeps having diarrhea — what’s wrong?
A cat that's alert but not eating and has ongoing diarrhea may have gastroenteritis, a gut foreign body, parasites, or pancreatitis; if unvaccinated, an infection is possible. Long anorexia plus diarrhea leads to dehydration, so see a vet soon to find the cause.
What should I do if my cat’s urine is very yellow and concentrated?
Yellow, concentrated urine is often from low water intake, but urinary diseases (urethritis, cystitis) can also cause it—see a vet if urination is frequent, painful, or bloody. GI illness with vomiting or diarrhea can concentrate urine through dehydration too.
Why Cats Refuse to Drink from Their Water Bowl
Cats naturally drink little because their desert ancestors avoided shared water sources, but chronic low intake raises the risk of urinary and kidney disease. Encouraging hydration through fountains, wet food, and flavored water makes a real difference.
How to Avoid Buying a Sick ‘Week Cat’ (Kitten That Dies Within Days)
Today: 'week cats' - kittens that die days after coming home. What is behind it, and how to avoid buying one?
Symptoms and Treatment of Dehydration in Dogs
Dehydration occurs when the body's water falls below normal levels, usually involving loss of water and electrolytes such as sodium, chlorine, and potassium. This article describes the signs of dehydration in dogs, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
Causes and Diagnosis of Dehydration in Dogs
Dehydration can be caused by many diseases or abnormalities, which fall into two broad categories: reduced fluid intake and increased fluid loss. This article explains the common causes and how veterinarians grade dehydration severity by skin elasticity and lab tests.
Can an Indoor Cat Still Get Feline Panleukopenia?
Even strictly indoor cats can catch panleukopenia, because owners may carry the virus home on shoes and clothing. Regular vaccination is the only reliable protection. Early signs include lethargy, poor appetite, and soft stools.