My cat is recovering from fever but still won't eat. What should I do?

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My cat blacky had suffered from severe fever and is getting well now.She was given amoxcillin and antipyretic by our vet.As she had not been feeding for more than 2 days she was so weak and drooping till last day.By gods grace she is better today.Still she is refusing to eat and all that she had eaten in 3 days is just some force deeded milk.Its a great relief that she is taking care of her little kittens now.But I'm worried about her health due to lack of feeding.Please help me what must I do? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year and 2 months old

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor girl. I am unsurewhat her undelrying disorder is; however her very best option here is to be hospitalized and given nutrients and her medicaitons by injection. Also Amoxicillin oral should always given with food, because giving this on an empty stomach (the milk is helpful but not enough) will lead to further lack of appetite and upset stomach. Which is why giving her medicaitons as an injectable is ideal for a cat that is refusing to eat. As an alternative you can also see if the vet will give her a vitamin injection and subcutaneous fluids to help boost her energy. The vet can also prescribe an appetite stimulant to help entice her to eat. And as an alternative to givign her Amoxicillin in an empty stomach, your vet can give her an injectable antibiotic called Convenia, which will work for 2 weeks after just 1 injection. Force feeding her slightly warmed cans of baby food or a liquid pet diet such as Recovery liquid using a syringe or small turkey vaster is also helpful. I hope this helps to get Blacky back to good health. Best wishes and take care.

My cat is recovering from fever but still won't eat. What should I do?

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