My cat is sick, not eating, sleepy, but drinking. When to worry?

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Cats acting sick, not eating, very sleepy. But not throwing up and is still drinking. How long does he have? Can't afford to take him to the vet. :( He has an appointment on the 1st for his nurter. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 4 days old | 5 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

They often act like this when they are coming down with an illness. In the next day or two he may have signs of an upper respiratory infection (nasal/ocular discharge and sneezing), or gastrointestinal problems (vomiting or diarrhea). For more information about these conditions, I recommend you read the information at the links below. http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Cat-Breathe-Easier https://www.petcoach.co/article/diarrhea-vomiting-in-cats-when-to-call-your-veterinarian/ It's good that he's drinking, but I would worry if he is not eating for longer than 24 hours. In this case you can try hand-feeding him some wet food by putting a little in his mouth at a time. Please note that the vet will not neuter him if he is sick, so if he is not better by the appointment time, then it would be best to take him for an exam by a vet instead. I hope that helps and Wilson gets better soon.

My cat is sick, not eating, sleepy, but drinking. When to worry?

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