My sick cat with URI won't eat or drink. How can I help him?

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My 11 y/o cat got diagnosed thurs w/ a URI. The vet did X-ray, blood work and urinalysis all WNL. He had an antibi inj, fluids & w/ pred. Sat came and he’s still hasn’t ate/drank. Took him back to the vet and he got fluids and anti diarrh/naus meds. Vet thought pred might be causing dia/vomit so we stopped pred. It’s Sunday & he’s still lethargic but more affectionate. Still not eat/drink. I have been syringe feeding him. I’m v worried, will call vet tomorrow. What other things can be done? Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | neutered | 11 years and 3 months old | 10 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Otto. He may not be eating because he does not feel well. He has an upper respiratory infection and likely feels very congested, he also now developed diarrhea and vomiting. So over all he likely feels very sick. He needs to continue his medications and be given time to get over his illness, unless his signs are getting worse. What you may talk to your veterinarian tomorrow about is starting Otto on an appetite stimulant to get him to start eating sooner. The sooner he eats, the better he will likely feel. Additionally, if he is not getting better you may need to consider other diagnostics including an abdominal ultrasound. Hope Otto feels better soon.

My sick cat with URI won't eat or drink. How can I help him?

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