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Appetite dropped from the day before yesterday; eats little hay and pellets, little water. Yesterday I gave water with lactic acid bacteria; today it drinks more but still little hay/pellets. Small, black droppings; today more than yesterday. No bloat or impaction, belly soft. Activity normal, lots of shedding, given hairball paste.
Small black droppings and low appetite suggest constipation or hairballs, often from low water intake. Increase water and feed high-fiber timothy or rye grass to aid gut movement and passage.
How is RedDog hairball paste?
RedDog hairball paste helps pass hairballs and is free of hydrogenated oil, mineral oil and artificial attractants, so fairly safe. But its ingredient list is vague, and the milk powder may upset lactose-intolerant cats' stomachs.
Kitten was fine when first brought home, but started vomiting the next day with clear fluid and white foam, refusing food, listless for three days, vomiting 2 to 3 times daily, sometimes yellow; never ate, threw up a few kibbles, ate some cat strips and hairball paste, water never cut off. Gave amoxicillin on day three, still vomiting, ate some chicken breast, vomited green fluid at night, then started having diarrhea.
Based on your description, vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, and diarrhea are most likely caused by enteritis or feline panleukopenia (distemper) virus infection. Because symptoms appeared shortly after bringing the kitten home, it may be a so-called week-old kitten from an unreliable source.
What happens if I give my cat too much hairball paste?
Too much hairball paste causes soft stools and diarrhea by over-stimulating the gut; some pastes have appetite enhancers that cause picky eating. Use 2–3 times weekly in shedding season.
How often should a long-haired cat eat hairball paste?
To prevent hairballs, give a long-haired cat hairball paste 1-2 times a week, and 3 times a week during shedding. Regular brushing also helps.
How often should a pet ferret be given hairball paste?
After 4 months, give a pet ferret hairball paste about weekly to lubricate the gut and prevent blockage. Under 4 months feed only softened kibble; overfeeding causes indigestion.
How often should a kitten eat hairball paste?
For prevention, give hairball paste 2 to 3 times a week, or 3 to 5 times during shedding. Start at 3 months; it aids gut motility and prevents hairballs. Brush often in spring and fall.
How soon after hairball paste does a cat react?
A cat usually reacts to hairball paste within a day, some by vomiting, some by passing it. No reaction if little hair is present.
How often should a hamster be given hairball paste?
Hairball paste is not necessary for hamsters and only long-haired ones may need a little. Never use cat paste, and do not overfeed.
How long does cat hairball paste take to work?
Cat hairball paste works within half a day to a day by aiding gut movement. Brushing also prevents hairballs.