My cat has hot ears, is vomiting, and won't drink. Home care tips?

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My cat is feverish (ears are hot), he threw up a few times, refused water twice but that was within an hour of him waking up from sleeping next to me for a few hours. He's back to sleep and hasn't moved much aside from looking up and around and readjusting how he was laying. I don't know if I can afford a vet right now so I wanted to get an opinion on it before I do anything. Is there anything I can do for him from home? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 15 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

If Spook still isn’t eating tomorrow I recommend a vet visit if at all possible. Cats not eating can get sicker quickly. If he has a fever he may have an abscess or infection or viral disease. There is nothing otc that is safe to give cats for fever so please don’t medicate him at home. You can try offer canned food or canned tuna as something different to tempt his appetite. Try to ensure he is drinking and using the litter box. Sometimes the water from canned tuna will encourage drinking. But if not a vet visit may be called for. I hope Spook is better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat has hot ears, is vomiting, and won't drink. Home care tips?

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